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24 Apr, 2015
The United Democratic Movement Supports Deployment Of Sandf In Areas Affected By Xenophobic Attacks
Statement issued by UDM President Bantu Holomisa, MP The United Democratic Movement (UDM) supports the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in support of Police Service in areas that are affected by the xenophobic attacks. It is high time that we come together in reclaiming and protecting everyone who lives in South Africa legally or not. It must be made that this country cannot fold arms while perpetrators continue to mess up the good name of this beautiful country. South African troops are all over the continent maintaining peace. This country cannot allow anarchy. The government and people of this country must work together to maintain peace. Our priority must be to stabilize and protect everybody in our streets.
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24 Apr, 2015
UDM Welcomes The Arrest In The Alexandra Murder
Statement issued by United Democratic Movement The United Democratic Movement (UDM) welcomes the arrest of the men responsible for the death of the Mozambican National, Emmanuel Sithole in Alexandra township over the weekend during what appears to be a xenophobic attack. Also we would like to welcome the role played by the members of Alexandra community in arrest of these culprits. This shows clearly that working together we can do more to curb this widespread violence. This is really a trying time for the country and we would like to state it clear that as UDM, we are against these brutal attacks of our brother and sisters. South Africa is known for its rainbow nation and unity and it is time to come together and put an end to these horrific events. Despite these arrests and police officials being deployed, we are calling on the more police visibility especially in the affected areas. As citizens of this beautiful country, let us work together and protect Africa and Africans. We would also like to take this opportunity and convey our deepest condolences to the Sithole family and friends and of those who have lost loved ones during the xenophobic attacks throughout South Africa.
