Tanzania, April 28 -- Dar es Salaam. The government has assured the public that no Tanzanian has been affected by recent xenophobic attacks reported in South Africa, despite rising tensions and widespread circulation of disturbing footage on social media.

Images and videos shared online in recent days-showing groups targeting and chasing foreign nationals-have sparked concern and intense debate.

In a statement issued on Monday, April 27, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said no Tanzanian living in South Africa had been attacked in connection with the unrest.

"The ministry assures the Tanzanian public that video clips being circulated on social media, allegedly showing a Tanzanian citizen being attacked in South Africa, are mislead...