Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association reports South Africa’s Sports Minister McKenzie to ICC for xenophobia incitement
Moneyweb The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association (Zepha) has lodged an official criminal complaint against Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie with the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing him of being personally responsible for several crimes against humanity committed against African foreign nationals in South Africa . McKenzie, who is also the leader of the Patriotic Alliance, is accused of making statements that threaten the safety of Afric
The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association (Zepha) has filed a criminal complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against South Africa's Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie. Zepha accuses McKenzie of inciting xenophobia and being responsible for crimes against humanity targeting foreign nationals, particularly Zimbabweans and Mozambicans. The complaint highlights specific remarks made by McKenzie regarding the prioritization of South African citizens for healthcare, which Zepha alleges were intended to provoke widespread xenophobic attacks. The association further claims that South African authorities have failed to act against McKenzie, despite his alleged inflammatory statements. This action occurs amidst growing international pressure on South Africa to address anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante actions.
This case highlights the severe consequences of xenophobic rhetoric and the potential for international legal action when national authorities are perceived to be failing in their duty to protect foreign nationals.
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