Nigeria, April 28 -- The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg said two Nigerians have been killed in South Africa as the attack on foreigners of African origin intensifies.

The Consul-General, Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, on Monday identified the victims as Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew.

PREMIUM TIMES reports that xenophobic attacks have been on the rise in parts of South Africa.

Last week, videos of violence against African migrants circulated online.

Some South Africans were seen holding sticks as they chased and beat Black foreigners, telling them to leave their countries.

The Nigerian Embassy in South Africa had also issued an advisory, warning of violent demonstrations in East London, Cape Town, Durban, and KwaZulu-Natal city, a...