KZN man accused of inciting violence against foreigners granted bail

Lungisani Dlamini appeared before a magistrate yesterday.  

In messages on Facebook, the 27-year-old posted the names of more than 20 foreign-owned businesses in Himeville that he allegedly said should be attacked.

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The police's Thulani Zwane says Dlamini's phone and other electronic devices have been confiscated.

"It is alleged that a group of about 20 foreign nationals received information that the suspect was sending Facebook messages that there will be attacks on foreigners and their businesses," said Zwane.

"A case was opened at Himeville Saps."

Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday condemned the weekend violence in Johannesburg that claimed the lives of two people after security forces clashed with looters involved in fresh attacks against migrants. 

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Nigeria also gave instructions for the immediate voluntary evacuation of all its citizens who are willing to return home from South Africa.