'Resist Shona invasion in Beitbridge'

State Security minister, Kembo Mohadi Mohadi has passionately appealed to Venda people in Beitbridge to steadfastly shun intrusion by Shonas and Ndebeles.

Mohadi is Venda.

In recent years, Beitbridge has been invaded by Shona speaking people due to roaring business at the border town.

Most government departments are staffed with Shona speaking people.

However, Mohadi who is the Member of Parliament for Beitbridge East said the intrusion must be resisted.

"We, the Vendas, are closer to God than they are and we should not allow them to destroy our culture," he told mourners on Sunday.