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"speaker_name": "Mr. Wetangula",
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"content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is also concern among the diplomatic corps resident in South Africa over this increased insecurity. Attacks targeting diplomats are reported every month with, at least, nine violent cases recorded since January, 1997. According to information released on 3rd July, 2007 by the Minister for Safety and Security in South Africa, the crime situation in that country is at its worst, with violent crime increasing by 52 per cent for the last one year. It is estimated that about 50 murders, 148 rapes and nearly 700 serious assaults are committed every day in South Africa. Pending receipt of an official response from the South African Government on the findings of the cases of attacks on Kenyans, the Ministry wishes to advise that Kenyans visiting South Africa should avoid night flights as these seem to be the target of armed robberies. On the proposal and request by Mr. M'Mukindia that the African Union considers to temporarily move meetings of the Pan African Parliament from South Africa to a safe country until the security situation is improved, it is important to note that the escalation of insecurity is not particular to South Africa alone. Many African countries, including Kenya, are currently faced by the challenge of increased insecurity. There is, however, need to improve security for the Pan African Parliamentary dignitaries visiting South Africa, and communication from us has been made to the Government of South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs looks forward to receiving from the Government of South Africa findings of the investigations, and we will communicate to the hon. Member and Parliament. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just as a matter of record, the following are incidents we have been advised from South Africa that have happened to Kenyans. On 3rd April, 2006, Mrs. Nyiva Mwendwa was attacked on arrival at a guest residence in Midrand, Johannesburg, as she was travelling from Oliver Tambo International Airport, at 1.00 a.m. She was robbed of all her belongings. She had gone to attend a Pan African Parliament session. On 18th September, 2006 a Kenyan, Judith Milicent Achieng' Odero, was robbed during a house robbery incident in Douglas Dell. Several household items were stolen. The matter was reported. On 29th August, 2006, a Kenyan, Sylvia Nanjala Walekhwa, was robbed of her belongings in Roosetenvil. The matter was reported to the police. There are many other serious incidents, counting up to 21. This report also shows the escalation of crime in South Africa. I note that the hon. Member who demanded the Ministerial Statement is not here. So, I rest the matter there."
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