Zulu King, Zwelithini Whose Remarks Incited Xenophobic Attacks Appeals For Calm

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini whose remarks incited Xenophobic attacks after saying "All foreigners must leave South Africa" has asked for an end to violence after attacks against migrants in the country. Speaking with his subjects yesterday Monday, April 20th in Durban, the king said his remarks were distorted.

"This violence directed at our brothers and sisters is shameful. My speech --was directed at the police, calling for stricter law enforcement, but that was never reported. The public was instead given another side of my speech, which had been twisted and misrepresented." he said. He called recent violence shameful and vile. And urged South Africans; "We need to make sure no more foreigners are attacked.