Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 23-02-2017
The Pakistan High Commission says it has taken all possible measures to safeguard Pakistani nationals in South Africa ahead of an anti-immigration march in Pretoria.
A group calling themselves The ‘Mamelodi Concerned Residents’ intends marching to the Home Affairs Department tomorrow to protest against government allowing immigrants into the country.
Several spaza shops and properties belonging to foreign nationals have been attacked or looted in recent weeks after the owners were accused of running brothels or drug dens.
Pakistani High Commissioner Najm us Saqib says a team has been assembled to protect Pakistani’s during the march.
“Mr. Nasir Khan, President of Pakistan South Africa Association and his team have already taken appropriate measures in providing security and updated information to all concerned Pakistani’s.”
Saqib says they are cooperating with local authorities and officials to ensure there are no incidents of violence against Pakistani nationals during the anti-immigration march.
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