Cape Town mayor Hill-Lewis warns against anti-immigrant violence (opens original article in a new tab)

Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis warns against anti-immigrant violence and vigilantism ahead of planned protests, urging South Africans to reject division and uphold constitutional values.

• Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis warns against anti-immigrant violence ahead of June 30 protests.
• Hill-Lewis states public frustration over unemployment and crime should not justify attacks on foreign nationals or vigilante actions.
• He criticizes politicians and vigilantes for using economic hardship to scapegoat migrants and incite violence.