The MDC-T  South Africa Youth Assembly has issued the below statement following xenophobia disturbances in South Africa, that has seen many being displaced and one reportedly being killed.
The Youth Assembly writes advising on tips and measures laid out for fellow Zimbabweans so that they can stay safe:
Greetings Zimbabweans and my fellow African Brothers
AFROPHOBIA TIPS
1) Mantain a low profile
2) limit movements
3) Avoid bars(Shebeens and Smokoloz)
4) Have your bags ready packed
5) Create community watch groups and build relations with local churches
6) Those with kids who are not going to school, send them home for now.
7) Listen and pay detailed attention to what young local kids say. Its a reflection of what was discussed last night.
8) If you are using banks make sure your bank offers cell phone banking, in case you loose your card, . If your bank doesn’t please open an Fnb account and register cell phone bankinas as soon as possible.
9)’Also limit shoprite papperbags when doing groceries- to counter jealousy.
10) Back up all your important documents eg certificates,passports, permit receipts, Assylums etc:-) write down doc identifying numbers and email it to yourself. If possible find someone in less risk areas for safe keeping
11)Avoid answering cellphones in taxis or public places unless if you can speak the local languages. Also dont be flashy with phones
12) Men, unless you are married – avoid local girls for now.
13) Those who conduct open air church services (MASOWE) or gatherings have to get their away cars ready. Create at least three escape routes.
14) Avoid walking alone but dont walk in large groups as well.
ABOVE ALL PRAYER ANSWERETH EVERYTHING. LETS ALL PRAY FOR GOD IS ALIVE. HE WILL NEVER LIVE, NO FORSAKE US.
MDC-T South Africa Youth Assembly
Contacts
Tinashe Chifamba: Organiser 084 658 8316
Shelton Chiyangwa :Chairperson 084 794 4389
Joel Marere: Treasurer 071 957 7497
MDC-T is a Zimbabwean political party led by the Right Honourable Dr Richard Morgan Tsvangirai.