JOHANNESBURG - ‘There is no place like home’
These are the words of Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni to South Africans who relocated to the United States under what the Cabinet has described as false claims of white genocide in the country.
The Cabinet has welcomed the group back amid reports that they have been denied visas in the US.
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Minister Ntshavheni spoke at a post-Cabinet meeting on Thursday. The Cabinet meeting was on Wednesday.
“Cabinet has reiterated that South Africans, irrespective of their political views, will always have a home in this country without the fear of political persecution and suppression, in accordance with the laws of the Republic,” she said.
Ntshavheni acknowledged that South Africa is still confronted by many socio-economic challenges that affect all South Africans, irrespective of race and gender.
“These challenges must be addressed through a collective effort involving government, political parties, labour unions, business, civil society, and individual South Africans.
“The collective efforts must acknowledge the continued impact of the legacy of Apartheid rule and the need for redress of the injustices of the past,” she said.