01/06/2026
Xenophobic Violence Now Turning South Africans Against Each Other
A family in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is mourning the death of 19-year-old Nhlamulo, who was reportedly stabbed during recent unrest and protests in the area on 31 May.
According to a social media post shared by his sister, the family believes Nhlamulo was targeted because he was Tsonga and living in a predominantly Xhosa-speaking community.
The grieving family described the incident as an inhumane act and is calling for justice to be served. They have also appealed for an end to xenophobia, hate crimes, and tribalism.
“We will not be silent,” the post reads