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Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town speaks out against attacks on migrants across the world

  • Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba.
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Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba has used his Easter sermon to speak out against attacks on migrants across the world.

Preaching at St George’s Cathedral, Makgoba condemned the aggression of some countries such as Russia which has invaded Ukraine.

Makgoba also said the darkness in the world is very real.

He reflected on the circumstances of those who are affected by domestic abuse and gender-based violence here on home soil and those who live in war torn countries like Ukraine and also reflected on strife in Cabo Delgado in Mozambique.

Makgoba says though it is difficult to talk about, violence must be addressed. He used his sermon to call on people not to remain silent when it comes to the injustices people face here and around the world.

He also asked people to not dismiss the pain and struggles of people but to instead embrace them.

SACC calls for dialogue on foreign nationals

The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has called for a dialogue on foreign nationals.

In a statement, the SACC expressed deep concerns that one misplaced word or act by one or more persons could trigger violence and death.

SACC Secretary-General Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana says the national indaba should involve all sectors including foreign national representative organisations.

Bishop Mpumlwana says the national Indaba should look into various issues including the employment of foreign nationals which is one of the triggering points in communities in a high unemployment environment.

He says the whole question of immigration management and the refugee status regime should be looked at.

Mpumlwana says any research made on the activities attributed to foreign nationals should also be considered, saying these include the alleged involvement of foreign nationals in regular crime, and other organised and syndicated criminal activities involving drugs and human trafficking.

The SACC says the dialogue should also consider the contribution of foreign nationals to the national economy, the GDP and education, including as university professors in South Africa.

In the video from March 1, 2020, the treatment of foreign nationals in South Africa is discussed:

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