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10 killed including one foreigner in SAfrica xenophobic violence: president

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At least 10 people have been killed by xenophobic violence in South Africa this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Thursday, adding that one victim was a foreign national.

"There can be no excuse for the attacks on the homes and businesses of foreign nationals," Ramaphosa said in a speech aired on national television and radio.

"Equally, there is no justification for the looting and destruction of businesses owned by South Africans.

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First Published: Sep 05 2019 | 10:15 PM IST

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