Govt can't protect Zimbabweans from xenophobic attacks in foreign countries - Mohadi

Home Affairs Minister, Kembo Mohadi has said Government cannot fully assist Zimbabwean nationals experiencing xenophobic attacks in foreign countries, especially South Africa.

Mohadi told Star FM  Mohadi said it is up to that country's government to protect all people from barbaric acts.

A  Zimbabwean woman in South Africa was last week killed after being accused of witchcraft.

The radio station said Mohadi condemned the recent utterances by Zulu king, Goodwill Zwelithini calling for the deportation of foreigners. The Zulu king's outburst came on Saturday during his speech at a moral regeneration event in Pongola, northern Kwa-Zulu Natal.

In the presence of both Police minister Nathi Nhleko, the king was reported to have told the gathering that it was time foreigners were told to return to their countries.

The king accused them of messing up the country's towns by hanging their fake clothing brands on the streets.

"Now when you walk down the street you can't recognise a shop you used to know because it has been taken over by foreigners who mess it up by hanging up rags," the king said.

His remarks were widely condemned as encouraging hatred towards foreigners, which may result in more violent behaviour towards them.