Mob violence erupts :Two Zimbabweans beaten to death in Pretoria

SOUTH AFRICA – Two Zimbabwean nationals were brutally murdered by a mob of Laudium residents last week, after being accused of attempted robbery at a local shop where they were beaten with stones and logs.

The brutal murders of the two Zimbabwean nationals in Laudium, Pretoria have sparked widespread anger and shock. The incident has highlighted the growing problem of xenophobic violence in South Africa which has claimed numerous lives in recent years.

Locals claimed the two men were part of gangs terrorizing the community but human rights groups say foreign nationals are being unfairly blamed for South Africa’s socioeconomic problems.

The slow response of the police and emergency responders has also been criticized. Despite frantic calls for help, they arrived hours later when the victims had already succumbed to their injuries.

The incident has raised fears among foreign nationals living in South Africa. Many are now living in fear of being targeted next.

The South African government has condemned the violence, but critics say more needs to be done to prevent such incidents and protect the rights of foreign nationals.

The police have launched an investigation into the incident, but no arrests have been made yet.