Xenophobia: Another Innocent Ethiopian Man Gunned Down By South African in Broad Daylight.
A fresh wave of anger is sweeping across social media after a disturbing video emerged from South Africa. The footage, captured on CCTV, shows the moment an Ethiopian man was shot dead inside a shop located in a busy mall in Johannesburg.
According to the video, two South African men walked into the store calmly. Then, without any argument or physical fight beforehand, one of them pulled out a gun, aimed at the Ethiopian shop owner’s head, and fired at close range. The man collapsed instantly into a pool of his own blood. The shooter fired another shot before both men turned around and walked out as if nothing had happened.
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Witnesses inside the mall were left in shock, but by the time help could arrive, it was already too late.
This latest killing comes only a few weeks after another video went viral showing a South African man shooting a Zimbabwean woman who sold food on the street. That woman was simply doing her job when she was gunned down for no clear reason. In both cases, the attackers made no attempt to hide their faces or run. They acted as though they expected no punishment.
“They Are Setting the Stage for Their Own End”
The video has triggered strong reactions across Africa, with many people expressing frustration and helplessness. One Facebook user put it in very direct words: “Black South Africans are slowly setting the stage for their own destruction. Their cruelty and hatred will be what finishes them.”
That comment has been shared thousands of times, with many others agreeing that the situation has gone beyond normal crime. For them, it is now a pattern of hostility targeting African immigrants, especially those running small shops in townships and city centers.
Ethiopians living in South Africa have also spoken out. Many say they live in constant fear, not knowing when someone might walk into their store with bad intentions.
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Government Inaction Worries Many
What makes the situation even more painful for victims’ families is the feeling that the South African government is not doing enough. Critics say arrests are rare, and even when suspects are caught, convictions are even rarer. Many believe the authorities have turned a blind eye because the victims are not South African citizens.
A Nigerian commentator put it this way: “If you kill a dog in Johannesburg, there will be an investigation. But when an Nigerian, Ethiopian or Zimbabwean is killed, nobody follows up. That tells you everything you need to know.”
Pressure is now building on the Nigerian government and other African countries to take a tougher stance. Some social media users are advising that African nations should start closing down businesses owned by South Africans operating within their borders. The idea is to hit back economically until South Africa shows it is serious about protecting foreign nationals.
Will Anyone Take Action?
The question on everyone’s lips is simple: will African governments finally do something, or will they wait until more bodies drop?
So far, there has been no official statement from the Ethiopian embassy regarding the latest killing. The South African police have reportedly launched a manhunt for the two men seen in the CCTV footage, but many are not holding their breath.
For now, the Ethiopian community in South Africa is mourning yet another brother lost to senseless violence. And across the continent, people are watching, waiting, and wondering when this cycle of bloodshed will finally stop.
Only time will tell whether words will turn into action. But for families who have lost loved ones, time has already run out.
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