The City of Cape Town has served refugees living at the Central Methodist Church with court papers in a bid to remove them. Refugee leader Papi Sukami said he was shocked when the papers were served.
“We are not criminals here. We just came here to claim for our rights,” he said. This is another type of xenophobia from the City of Cape Town. Hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers have made the church their home.
The church accommodated the refugees after they were forcibly removed from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees office premises. In November, an archbishop and several others were attacked at the church.
The foreigners – many of whom also claim to be asylum-seekers – had sought refuge at the church after they were evicted from a similar sit-in protest at a building hosting the UNHCR in Cape Town. They turned violent after they were told to leave.
In other news – Lasizwe’s tribute to his mom leaves Mzansi feeling emotional
Iconic South African comedian Lasizwe Dambuza paid tribute to his mom three years after her passing – The celeb says he misses his mom so much and Mzansi can feel his pain – SA showered the actor with love and comfort after the post had everyone catching feelings
Lasizwe Dambuza had Mzansi reaching for their tissues after paying an emotional tribute to his mother.
The comedian shared the moment on social media, opening up about the pain three years since losing his mom. “On this day 3 years ago, My mother passed on she left behind her two children, myself and my sister. Today is definitely one of those days… To everyone who has lost a parent, I know your pain! I miss you so much, mom. Read more
Source: eNCA
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