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South Africa's Jacob Zuma condemns violence against foreigners

South Africa President Jacob Zuma.

Johannesburg: South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has condemned acts of violence between citizens and non-nationals, his office said on Friday.

Anti-immigrant violence has flared sporadically in South Africa against a background of near-record unemployment, with foreigners being accused of taking jobs from citizens and getting involved in crime.

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