‘Protect Human Dignity of Every Person’, Shoprite Condemns Xenophobic Attack on Nigerians, Others in South Africa
- Outlet condemns the attack in strong terms.
- Shoprite appeals to the general public of South Africa and Nigeria to protect the human dignity and safety of every person living in both countries.
Retail outlet, Shoprite has come out to condemn the recent attacks on other Africans especially, Nigerians living in South Africa.
The company in a statement write: “Shoprite Nigeria in strong terms wishes to condemn any kind of xenophobic violence and intimidation against the citizens of other countries, anywhere in the world.”
Expressing its concern over the acts of violence against foreign nationals that sporadically flared up in South Africa and the resultant rhetoric of intolerance that is now being leveled against South Africans living in Nigeria.
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“As a reputable company with deep African roots who employs thousands of African nationals and most importantly works tirelessly to bring low prices to fourteen (14) countries outside of South Africa; we no doubt have excelled due to our peaceful co-existence and collaborations, hence we would like to see an end to xenophobia across the continent,” it said.
The company there appealed to the general public of South Africa and Nigeria to protect the human dignity and safety of every person living in both countries.
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It further expressed its commitment to working with and alongside industry as well as appropriate consumer groups to engage relevant stakeholders so that decisive actions are taken against those involved in violent crimes and intimidation against foreign nationals – in the same vein, convey our strong position against xenophobia.
