Violence Against Foreigners in South Africa
南非針對外籍人士的暴力事件
Introduction
Some people in South Africa are angry at people from other countries. They are protesting and hurting them.
南非部分民眾對來自其他國家的人感到憤怒，他們正透過抗議並傷害這些人來表達不滿。
Main Body
A group called 'March and March' tells foreigners to leave the country by June 30. These people say foreigners take their jobs. But the country has other problems, like bad management and a weak economy.
一個名為「March and March」的團體要求外籍人士在 6 月 30 日前離開該國。這些人聲稱外籍人士搶走了他們的工作。但該國其實面臨其他問題，例如管理不善以及經濟疲軟。
In the past, many people died in 2008. Now, some people are killing foreigners from Malawi and Mozambique. Some people have guns and knives. They push foreigners out of their homes.
過去在 2008 年曾有許多人喪生。如今，有些人正在殺害來自馬拉威和莫三比克的外籍人士。有些人攜帶槍支和刀具，將外籍人士趕出他們的家中。
President Cyril Ramaphosa says violence is bad. He wants more police at the borders. The government is spending 600 million Rand on police and soldiers. They use planes and armored cars to watch the streets. Foreigners are very afraid.
總統西里爾·拉馬福薩表示暴力行為是不對的。他希望在邊境部署更多警察。政府正投入 6 億蘭特用於警察和軍隊。他們利用飛機和裝甲車監控街道。外籍人士感到非常恐懼。
Conclusion
South Africa is in a dangerous time. The police are trying to stop more fighting before June 30.
南非正處於危險時期。警方正嘗試在 6 月 30 日前阻止更多衝突發生。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ Quick Pattern: Action Words (Present Tense)
Look at how the text describes what is happening right now. These are simple 'Action Words' (Verbs) that you can use to describe any situation.
The Pattern:
Person/Group Action Object
- They take jobs.
- People use planes.
- The government spends money.
🛠️ Vocabulary Swap
To reach A2, stop using only "bad." Use these stronger words found in the text:
| Instead of "Bad" | Use this Word | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Bad | Dangerous | It means you might get hurt. |
| Bad | Weak | It means it has no power (like the economy). |
| Bad | Violence | It means fighting and hurting. |
💡 Grammar Tip: "Are + Word"
Notice the sentence: "Foreigners are very afraid."
When you want to describe a feeling or a state, use: [Person] + are/is + [Feeling]
- I am afraid.
- They are angry.
- The country is dangerous.