A businessman based in South Africa has expressed concern over the impact of ongoing “Foreigner Must Go” protests on local businesses, saying the demonstrations are affecting sales and causing losses.
In a video circulating online, the businessman displayed vegetables and other produce that he said were perishing due to reduced patronage. He attributed the situation to the protests, which have generated uncertainty and disrupted normal business activities in some areas.
According to him, many of the customers who typically purchase the goods are foreigners who have either left affected communities or are avoiding commercial areas because of the tensions surrounding the demonstrations.
The businessman lamented that the decline in sales has left large quantities of perishable products unsold, resulting in financial losses for traders.
The video has sparked reactions on social media, with some users expressing sympathy for business owners affected by the protests, while others called for measures to protect livelihoods and maintain peaceful coexistence among residents.
The development highlights concerns about the economic consequences of anti-foreigner demonstrations, particularly for small businesses that depend on steady customer traffic to sell perishable goods.
