Large scale violence happened in the country following former President Jacob Zuma’s arrest on graft charges
Following occurrences of protests and violence in South Africa, South Africa has assured India that restoration of normalcy and ensuring safety and security to Indians were the government’s priority.
Large scale violence happened in the country following former President Jacob Zuma’s arrest on graft charges.
“Appreciate the conversation with South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor today. She assured that her government was doing its utmost to enforce law and order. Early restoration of normalcy and peace was the overriding priority.”
— Jaishankar
A release from the Indian High Commission in South Africa said, “We are in touch with the South African Government and its concerned agencies to ensure the safety of lives and livelihoods of the Indian community facing uncertainty in South Africa.”
“Dr S Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, has spoken with his South African counterpart, Dr Naledi Pandor, who has asserted that the early restoration of normalcy and peace was her government’s overriding priority,” the release said.
Jaishankar said in a tweet, “Appreciate the conversation with South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor today. She assured that her government was doing its utmost to enforce law and order. Early restoration of normalcy and peace was the overriding priority.”
The High Commissioner of South Africa in New Delhi has also updated the Government of India on the situation.
“HCI Pretoria, CGIs (Consulate General of India) of Durban and Johannesburg are in contact with Indian community leaders and have offered support and assistance for distressed families.”