{"id":6489,"date":"2026-06-03T21:32:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T21:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/home\/five-mozambicans-killed-in-attacks-in-south-africa"},"modified":"2026-06-03T22:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T22:11:27","slug":"five-mozambicans-killed-in-attacks-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/en\/policy\/five-mozambicans-killed-in-attacks-in-south-africa","title":{"rendered":"Five Mozambicans Killed in Attacks in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press. <\/strong> <\/span>Mozambique announced the death of five of its citizens in anti-immigrant violence in the town of Mossel Bay, South Africa, in the latest wave of attacks against foreigners.<\/p>\n<p>South African police reported that the bodies of two Mozambican men were found on Saturday morning with injuries consistent with assault, and the body of a South African teenager was discovered with stab wounds in a separate incident on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Anti-foreign attacks are a recurring issue in South Africa, where immigrants are often blamed for economic problems such as high unemployment rates.<\/p>\n<p>The police did not identify anyone responsible for the violence in Mossel Bay, located in the Western Cape province, but stated that it began on Friday when around 55 shacks in an informal settlement were set on fire.<\/p>\n<p>A police statement indicated that &#8220;the deployment of its forces is on high alert in the area in an attempt to restore calm and order,&#8221; adding that no arrests have been made so far in connection with the murders.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Mozambique noted that five citizens died &#8220;as a direct result of xenophobic attacks,&#8221; in addition to two others in a traffic accident while returning to their country.<\/p>\n<p>Anti-immigration groups in South Africa have set a deadline of June 30 for all foreigners residing in the country illegally to leave, raising concerns among migrant communities.<\/p>\n<p>Several African countries, including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe, have advised their citizens to exercise caution. Ghana repatriated hundreds of its citizens last week. Mozambique stated that 300 Mozambicans returned home by their own means on Saturday, and that 500 more will be repatriated starting Monday. The Mozambican government stated, &#8220;Given the state of instability&#8230; the current situation is expected to worsen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>South Africa has the largest economy on the continent and is a preferred destination for job seekers from neighboring countries. It also hosts refugees and asylum seekers fleeing conflicts in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo.<\/p>\n<p>The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, stated before Parliament: &#8220;We must never succumb to violence or xenophobia or lawless acts,&#8221; while emphasizing that the government is tightening its grip on illegal immigration.<\/p>\n<p>According to official statistics, South Africa is home to more than three million foreigners, equivalent to 5% of the population, but it is believed that there are many more who are undocumented.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Africa<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press. 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