Alexandre Ablakwa says that the people carrying out attacks in South Africa today are the same people they should be thanking. He stated that these groups played a role in liberating South Africa.
He made these comments regarding recent xenophobic attacks. Ablakwa believes South Africans are forgetting their history.
He wants South Africans to remember that other African nations supported their fight for freedom. This support helped them achieve their current liberty.
The official suggests they need an education on this past. He feels this knowledge is important for understanding current relations.
Ablakwa implied that attacking fellow Africans is a betrayal of shared history. He believes this trend needs to be addressed.
He did not specify which African countries were involved in the liberation efforts.
The comments address the ongoing issues of xenophobia in South Africa. He urged for a historical perspective.