Nokulunga Majola, GroundUp
Church leaders are concerned about the anti-foreign sentiments.
uMkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association members have been linked to the protests, but the organisation says it is against xenophobia.
Religious leaders under the KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council gathered on Thursday to express solidarity with those affected by xenophobic attacks in Durban in recent months.
The event in Medwood Gardens, opened by Cardinal Wilfrid Napier, was attended by about 100 people, GroundUp reported.
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Reading a statement, Reverend Musa Zondi said: Such violence is unjust and further foments anger, frustration and hopelessness among our own poor and unemployed. We strongly advocate for dialogue, mutual acceptance and collaboration as God s way of enabling South Africans and foreign nationals to rise above their dire circumstances.
Church leaders gather in support of Durban victims of xenophobia 08 April 2021 - 18:37 By Mluleki Mdletshe Church leaders held a silent vigil on Thursday for victims of xenophobic attacks in Durban. Image: Mluleki Mdletshe
KwaZulu-Natal church leaders gathered in the Durban CBD on Thursday to lead a silent protest in unity with all foreign nationals affected by xenophobic attacks in the province.
The gathering of about 50 people held at the Medwood Gardens follows numerous violent attacks against foreigners trading in KZN.
Bishop Bheki Buthelezi, board member of the KwaZulu-Natal region Christian Council (KZNCC), said the meeting was long overdue and that the council has growing concerns about the attacks on foreigners.