She’s expected to hear some criticism from the envoys about statements by prominent South Africans strongly aimed against foreigners.

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Since the xenophobic attacks of 2008 that left 67 people dead, South African authorities have been reluctant to use that word.

Speaking about recent attacks on foreign-owned shops in Durban, official spokespeople are blaming criminal elements.

Foreign minister Lindiwe Sisulu has referred to to the debt South Africans owe their neighbours for help in the struggle against apartheid.

African envoys say they will reinforce this and call on South African authorities to bring into line prominent personalities like Gauteng Premier David Makuru who have made inflammatory statements against foreigners

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