JOHANNESBURG — Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has called for restraint as tensions grow over illegal immigration in South Africa, warning that violence linked to recent protests is damaging the country’s image across the continent.
The monarch urged communities to avoid escalation and resolve grievances through peaceful and lawful means.
His appeal comes as public debate intensifies over immigration policy, policing, and social pressure in several urban areas where demonstrations have occasionally turned violent.
Authorities have in recent weeks faced growing challenges in managing sporadic clashes connected to anti-immigrant sentiment.
The king’s remarks are seen as an effort to reduce tensions and encourage calm amid rising political and social pressure.
