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Berita Khumalo

Mathew Masinge Entertainment Reporter—
South-Africa based Zimbabwean singer Berita Khumalo has spoken out on the ongoing xenophobic attacks saying South Africans should know that whoever comes to their country is there for their benefit. The award-winning Berita was seen in an Urban Zulu hairstyle when she was hosted by South Africa’s ANN7 which she told that the attacks should be a thing of the past.

“To have a situation where people are not being treated well in this country (South Africa) is disgusting and should not be happening in this day and age. South Africa is a well respected country and should maintain its dignity,” she said.

The “Thando Lwethu” hit-maker who has established a base in South Africa over the past years expressed the need for human conversation to take place in the country.

“We are all humans and no one should have power over another because we were created in the same way, let us conserve the human race and say no to shunning it. Let us have a zero tolerance to xenophobia and all forms of hate and resentments,” she pleaded.

The soulful singer who just got her new album “Songs of Empowerment” out recently went ahead to congratulate Zimbabwe on attaining its 35th independence anniversary.

The artiste has joined other musicians like Tuku, Jah Prayzah, Africa Revenge, Amara Brown,Sulumani Chimbetu, Extra large, Edith Weutonga and other Zim dancehall artiste who have lent their voices to speak against the horrific attacks on foreign nationals that include Zimbabweans living in South Africa.

Six people have died in KwaZulu Natal in the latest spate of attacks on foreign African nationals.

It is widely believed that these attacks were sparked by words uttered by Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini. He has denied this and said the media misquoted him.

The violence has since spread to parts of Gauteng.