He said the ringleaders were deported because they did not meet the criteria for refugee status.
According toRadio 702,the protestors were deported to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The protestors had initially left their communities in SouthAfricadue to concerns over xenophobic violence.
The leaders of a group of protesters in Cape Town have been deported. Photo credit: @Lebogang_LeeMSource: Twitter
They had demanded to be resettled in foreign countries of their choice.
Canada was the group’s main preference.
A smaller part of the group had set up camp in Greenmarket village resulting in clashes with city management.
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583 people from the group who had applied for refugee status had their applications rejected according to theSunday Times.
In other news, a fiercedebate about xenophobia in South Africahas been sparked on Twitter.
According to a few tweeps, many influencers were allegedly paid to promote the hashtag #SayNoToXeno.
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Although there is no substantial evidence to back this, many Saffas agree.
Many are now trying to push the “#PutSouthAfricaFirst” and “#ForeignersLeaveSA” hashtags.
Shocking incidents where large groups of people are witnessed catching taxis to unknown destinations has invoked fury in many.
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