Tensions are high in South Africa amid a wave of attacks against businesses owned by immigrants, who some angry residents accuse of spreading crime. A group of Pretoria residents are preparing to hold an anti-immigrant protest on Friday.

Police reported that at least 20 shops and homes were looted and burned and foreign residents were attacked Monday. No arrests have been made, police say, as no one has stepped forward to press charges.

Speaking onZBS on Thursday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Joyce Shumba, confirmed of the development. Continue reading Malawians take cover! Xenophobia attacks reappear in South Africa →