[DEBATE] : COSATU, PASSOP, C.E.C.A. to march on 17 May 2008

[Dominic Tweedie]

PASSOP Press Statement, 15 May 2008


COSATU, PASSOP, C.E.C.A. to march on 17 May 2008


AGAINST XENOPHOBIA AND THE ZIMBABWE REGIME!


People Against Suffering Suppression Oppression and Poverty (PASSOP)
is appalled by the reports of recent xenophobic attacks in Alexandria
and Diepsloot. We are appealing to all political parties and social
movements within South Africa to address and clarify their stances
towards the important issue of xenophobia. Foreigners in townships
across South Africa live in fear, much like the Jews during the Nazi
Regime.  Their homes are vandalized, their stores looted and even
their lives are taken.  This inhumanity cannot be allowed to continue.

The DHA (Department of Home Affairs) and the police must immediately
stop claiming ignorance as to the situation in which immigrants are
forced to live in, they are undocumented no illegal by choice. They
are being treated like criminals in townships across South Africa.
The South African government has failed to document refugees in a
timely manner. The refugees should not be punished for governmental
shortcomings.

Following the post election violence in Zimbabwe, the number of
refugees has only increased while the number of refugees documented by
the government is marginal. This is deplorable. We implore the
political parties of South Africa to engage in a dialogue about
xenophobia and to add this issue to their branch agendas.  We demand a
quick, efficient police response.

Townships where violence and looting has already occurred must be
labeled "red zones" by the government, extra police and security be
provided to ensure the safety and security of the immigrants living
there.  These red zone must include Danoon, Worcester, Masipumelela
and any other areas which have a history of xenophobic attacks. We
demand protection be provided to all refugees, asylum seekers and
foreigners living in townships. We also demand that African leaders
stop supporting the Mugabe regime.

We are protesting!! PASSOP, COSATU, the SACP, the ANC, C.E.C.A and
other organizations will unite in protest on Saturday the 17th of May
2008 to show disapproval of the attacks, and our anger with the
Zimbabwean regime which is forcing a mass migration into South Africa.

Marching from Kaisergracht (opposite Cape Technikon) to parliament.

For comment:

PASSOP - Braam Hanekom 0832561140

C.E.C.A (Angolan Community) - Pedro Seke 0825129096

COSATU - Mike Louw 0844777104


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