South Africa’s Consul-General, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has pushed back against claims that Nigerians and other foreigners are being targeted in xenophobic attacks in the country, insisting that “there is no xenophobia in South Africa. Moroe stressed that the South African government condemns any form of abuse or violence against individuals, regardless of their nationality or immigration status. But as a government, we condemn abuse of any individuals, whether South African or foreigner, even if you are illegal. Whether you are legal or illegal, you have a right according to the South African Constitution for protection,” he said. But as a government, we condemn abuse of any individuals, whether South African or foreigner, even if you are illegal.