A Ghanaian returnee from South Africa, Victor Atsu Togo, has alleged that members of the Zulu ethnic group are largely responsible for recent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country.

Speaking in an interview on Accra-based Accra 100.5 FM’s Ghana Yensom morning show with host Chief Jerry Forson on Tuesday, June 2, Mr. Togo described the attacks as disturbing and inhumane.

The Zulu are a prominent Bantu ethnic group in Southern Africa, numbering 10 to 12 million people, primarily residing in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province.

Renowned for their rich warrior heritage, vibrant beadwork, and deeply rooted traditions, they form the largest ethnic group in South Africa.

''This ethnic group has killed a lot of people adding that their actions are heartless'', he said 

According to him, some groups involved in the attacks operate like organised mercenary gangs and are feared by many residents and leaders of the country.

He claimed that one such group, which he referred to as “The Hit,” engages in violent activities with little regard for human life.

Mr. Togo further alleged that many political and community leaders in South Africa are reluctant to openly confront the situation, contributing to the persistence of the attacks against foreign nationals.

He also expressed concern about what he described as growing lawlessness and hostility towards immigrants living and working in South Africa.

He said many of the male nationals are lazy representing about 70 percent with 30 percent of the female nationals who enjoys working.