The leader of a South African anti-migration group, Phakel Umthakathi, says he plans to visit other African countries to encourage citizens to hold their leaders accountable and build better nations so they will not feel compelled to migrate elsewhere on the continent in search of better opportunities.
Phakel made the remarks during a press conference on Thursday, July 2. Addressing what he described as his “African brothers and sisters,” he said:
“I am going to visit you, my brothers and sisters, in your countries to revive the spirit of Africa. You must fight for your country. If they kill you, they must kill all of you. You can’t be scared of death.”
Phakel has been at the forefront of South Africa’s anti-immigration campaign, which has led to many undocumented African migrants, including Nigerians, leaving the country.
According to reports, more than 800 Nigerians have fled South Africa following the anti-immigrant protests. Many South Africans involved in the protests accuse foreign nationals, including Nigerians, of taking jobs meant for locals and contributing to crime in their communities.
