‘No grievance can justify violence’: Churches condemn attacks on foreign nationals
The South African Council of Churches has issued a pastoral letter condemning the rising wave of xenophobic violence against foreign nationals. While acknowledging public frustrations regarding economic conditions, the council insists that violence is never a justifiable response to social grievances.
Why it matters
The intervention by religious leaders highlights the severity of anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa and the ongoing struggle for social cohesion.
As anti-immigrant tensions continue to simmer across South Africa, the South African Council of Churches (SACC) has warned that no grievance, however legitimate, can justify violence and intimidation against foreign nationals.
The framing emphasizes human rights and social cohesion, aligning with the perspective of the religious organization cited.
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