The nation’s eyes are on Durban as xenophobic violence continues to intensify in the city. Following an attack at the Dalton Hostel last night and today’s stand-off in the CBD, South Africans have been uniformly outraged at the violence on social media.
Sooo scared for my life…Xenophobia attacks#Durban
— Maloase (@MayRadebe) April 14, 2015
We are all foreigners somewhere on this planet! This xenophobia rubbish has to end! #xenophobiamustfall
— NeqLeah..♡*! (@NelisiweLehasa) April 14, 2015
Durban CBD is truly awful today. #StopXenophobia
— Lynn (@CallmeeLynn) April 14, 2015
It amazes me knowing that citizens of @SouthAfrica has all the opportunities than foreigners, yet you kill them. Why though? #Xenophobia
— Tope Samuel (@topesamuel1) April 14, 2015
Things not looking good in Durban CBD, the message is loud and clear, they don’t want us here.
— Tapiwa Munjoma (@TapiwaMunjoma) April 14, 2015
Was just driving in Durban CBD. Pandemonium. 4 people dead in the xenophobic attacks. Tragic and senseless loss of life.
— Mbali Ntuli (@mbalimcdust) April 14, 2015
South Africa’s playground is now known as the Xenophobia capital of SA…smh
— Modern Day Pantsula (@Thabiso_Dlamini) April 14, 2015
In the midst of all of this, what do you think this situation will imapct Durban’s reputation, if at all? Durban CBD and Xenophobia are currently trending on Twitter.