{"id":22497,"date":"2020-04-28T19:49:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-28T17:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/zimbabwe\/?p=22497"},"modified":"2020-04-28T19:49:35","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T17:49:35","slug":"tough-time-ahead-for-zimbabweans-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/tough-time-ahead-for-zimbabweans-in-south-africa","title":{"rendered":"Tough time ahead for Zimbabweans in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

ZIMBABWEANS based in South Africa face being elbowed out of that country after authorities adopted a nationalistic policy to favour locals on jobs, an official said yesterday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Million of South Africans face losing jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak and last week President Ramaphosa announced a R500 billion package to bail out industry and protect jobs.<\/p>\n

South African Finance minister, Tito Mboweni, at the weekend, was quoted as having said his government would only provide financial support to companies that would lean towards a new unwritten employment policy that favours more nationals as compared to foreigners.<\/p>\n

Mboweni was quoted as saying: \u201cThe proportion of South Africans working in a restaurant must be greater than that of non-South Africans\u2026 The new economy after lockdown must prioritise South Africans, but this must not discriminate against non-South Africans either.\u201d<\/p>\n

He reportedly added: \u201cWe will assist those who show a willingness to hire staff from SA\u2026 Every spaza shop must be licensed to operate, must have a bank account and registered for tax and open itself up for health inspections from the Department of Health.\u201d<\/p>\n

The statement, analysts noted, could become a catalyst for a new round of xenophobic attacks.<\/p>\n

In a statement to the NewsDay, Constance Chemwayi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade said Mboweni\u2019s statement was a reflection of the new policy thrust that Zimbabwe\u2019s neighbours could take going forward, adding there could be need to utilise communication channels available to the two governments to settle the issue in the event disturbances broke out in South Africa over jobs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe South African minister (Mboweni) mooted the policy trajectory that his government might use,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Ministry (of Foreign Affairs in Zimbabwe) would fully respect the policy position that the government of South Africa would adopt. Every country has the sovereign right to take measures they deem necessary.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur two countries and governments enjoy excellent relations and we have mechanisms and channels to discuss matters of mutual interest to our two countries,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Chemwayi said Zimbabwe was ready to ensure its nationals were safe in the event xenophobic attacks recurred.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, in the event that xenophobia attacks ensue, the government of Zimbabwe; through our embassy in South Africa will ensure that the interests of Zimbabweans in South Africa are protected,\u201d Chemwayi added.<\/p>\n

In an interview from his base in South Africa late yesterday, Bongani Mkhwananzi, the spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa said Mboweni\u2019s statement could \u201ccause a lot of problems.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe minister might have spoken too soon and let the cat out of the bag on an issue that is sensitive. We believe this statement might create a lot of problems for our people (Zimbabweans) who are here in South Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a matter of fact, the hotel and catering industry here is in the hands of mostly Zimbabweans. This is because they can adapt to very difficult situations which include strict regulations, low pay, and many other issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a lot of exploitative mechanisms that are at play here in South Africa and we wonder whether the locals will be able to withstand the situation, according to the minister\u2019s declaration,\u201d Mkhwananzi said. \u2013 News Day<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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