'South Africa is not a xenophobic nation': a letter from Jacob Zuma

In response to criticism from Mozambican writer Mia Couto, the president arguesthat the actions of a minority should not be used to stereotype 50 million people
A protester at an anti-xenophobia march in Johannesburg last week. Photograph: Gianluigi Guercia/AFP/Getty Images

Jacob Zuma hosts an anti-xenophobia press conference in Pretoria, South Africa. Photograph: News Agency/REX Shutterstock/News Agency/REX Shutterstock

Daily Maverick, part of the Guardian Africa network-Tuesday 28 April 2015

My dear brother,

It’s a pity that we are reconnecting under sad and painful circumstances, which have prompted you to write an open letter to me.

I remember you from our days in Mozambique, and I cannot forget the friendship that your country accorded my comrades – and to me personally.

'South Africa is Not a Xenophobic Nation' a Letter From Jacob Zuma by Thavam Ratna