by Kolapo Olapoju The Nigerian Senate has implored the Federal Government to drag South Africa’s Zulu King to the International Criminal Court. Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini, is believed to have ignited the recent xenophobic killings in South Africa, through a speech he gave last month, stating that foreigners were encroaching in the country, and as such,... Read More

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April 20, 2015

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”People who listened to me did not kill anyone” – Zulu king denies igniting xenophobic attacks

by Kolapo Olapoju Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini while speaking at an anti-xenophobia imbizo at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, denied that he ignited the xenophobic violence in South Africa. During the gathering, which had 10, 000 people and 300 traditional leaders in attendance, the head of the Zulu nation stated that his people are... Read More

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April 18, 2015

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Listen to the Zulu King’s speech that started the xenophobic attacks

by Kolapo Olapoju It is widely believed that a speech by Zulu King, Goodwill Zwelithini started the violent xenophobic attacks foreign nationals by locals. In the speech, the king had said that foreigners must pack up and leave the country. The Zulu king lamented that fact that traders in the townships could not compete with... Read More

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April 17, 2015

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Sharp action or dialogue? Nigerian celebrities suggest solutions to the xenophobic attacks in South Africa

by Anike Jacobs Nigerian comedian, Alibaba and Nollywood actor, Joseph Benjamin have lent their voices against the ravaging xenophobic attack in South Africa. The violence spree which was initiated by South Africa local group, Zulu and headed by Goodwill Zwelithini has left a number of blacks (including Nigerians) living in South Africa dead, severely injured... Read More

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