Foreign Tuckshop and Business Owners in South Africa Find Private Protection Amidst Growing Challenges

In recent times, a remarkable shift has taken place across South Africa—foreign tuckshop and small business owners are turning to private protection to safeguard their livelihoods. After years of neglect from the state and police, many entrepreneurs have resorted to paying ‘protection fees’ to courageous South Africans who stand guard over their businesses. These individuals are no ordinary citizens; they are serious, brave defenders who refuse to allow lawlessness and violence to threaten their communities.

This reality is most evident in Cape Town, where the absence of effective law enforcement has created a vacuum. No mob or vigilant group will dare attack or loot a tuckshop where protection fees are paid. The courage of these private protectors is a testament to their patriotism and commitment to restoring order. They have become the frontline defenders, crossing red lines that few dare to approach, ensuring that innocent business owners can operate without fear.

For many foreign business owners, profits are slim. They save diligently over months to keep their doors open, only to face threats, jealousy, and envy from malicious individuals. Looting and violence are frequent, and perpetrators often go unpunished—emboldening them to commit further evil. This cycle of lawlessness must be broken, for it is destroying the very fabric of our communities and economy.

South Africa must return to the rule of law. Foreign nationals are not the root cause of poverty, suffering, or unemployment. On the contrary, their economic activities often benefit the nation—rent paid by foreigners supports countless middle-class and poor households. The departure of over 100,000 foreigners has resulted in millions of rands lost in rental income and diminished business for airtime companies and other service providers. These losses threaten to escalate unemployment and economic decline.

It is crucial to emphasize that no foreign national should be harmed or killed in South Africa. Peace must prevail so that the land can heal from the innocent bloodshed during xenophobic violence. We must cry for our beloved country, South Africa, to rise above hate and division.

Many patriotic South Africans are working tirelessly to restore law, order, and peace. We must continue to unite—foreigners and locals alike—in a common purpose of rebuilding our nation. Africa is one, and brotherhood is holiness. Our strength lies in solidarity, compassion, and a shared vision for a peaceful, prosperous future.

Let us remember: South Africa belongs to all who live in it. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to foster unity, respect, and mutual understanding.

By Collen Makumbirofa
Makumbirofa Farms 
www.makumbirofafarms.co.za 
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