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SABC News reports that foreign nationals queuing outside the Home Affairs offices in Marabastad in Pretoria say they are devastated by an incident on Tuesday in which one person died in a stampede.
More than 20 people were injured. “Police can confirm that one person died and more than 20 sustained injuries and were taken to hospital, following a stampede at one of the government buildings in Pretoria on Tuesday police have since opened an inquest docket for investigation,” Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, Gauteng Police, indicated. Meanwhile, Bongani Mkhwanazi from the African Diaspora Forum (ADF) stated: “The ADF calls on the South African authorities to conduct an immediate and comprehensive investigation into this incident, addressing not only the causes of the stampede but also the broader systemic issues plaguing refugee reception centres. These centres, intended to provide refuge have instead become sites of desperation due to overcrowding, long queues, and inadequate facilities. The ADF stands in solidarity with the affected families and remains committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of all migrants and asylum seekers in South Africa. Now is the time for action and reform.” The Marabastad Home Affairs office is one of five offices in the country that deals with refugees and asylum seekers. Each day is designated for different nationals.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Horisani Sithole at SABC News
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