Xenophobic Attacks: South Africa Shuts Consulate In Lagos

South Africa on Wednesday announced the closure of its consulate in Lagos.

This is sequel to the protests by Nigerians against attacks on
foreigners in South Africa.

In a statement to the South African Business Forum by the country's
Consul-General in Nigeria, Sam Monaisa, said the consulate would
remain shut until Thursday.

Monaisa accused Nigerians of "using the social media to blow an
already tensed situation in South Africa out of proportion and stoking
emotions."

This was why Nigerians believed that their compatriots were being
killed daily in South Africa, he said.

He warned members of SABF, to stay alert and not move around unnecessarily.

South African business concerns and citizens became targets of threats
and acts of retaliation whenever xenophobic attacks occurred in South
Africa, he cautioned.

Meanwhile, South Africa's cabinet has warned that companies operating
in the rest of Africa might be targeted, just as Johannesburg-based
Sasol Ltd. announced it was repatriating South African employees
working on projects in Mozambique for their own safety.
--DailyTimes