Most saw their belongings disappear in the floods and say money for furniture, clothing and food is not easy to find. Wells are being dug in the new settlement area to provide water but the health authorities say that the cholera epidemic could became worse in the coming days due to the rains. The situation of Mozambican immigrants in neighbouring countries worsens daily. This week, two Mozambicans were beaten to death in South Africa and their bodies burnt, by a crowd in a Johannesburg township, because they were suspected of taking part in an armed assault. Mr. Simao said that the problem, however, was a complex one.
Economic migration affects all SADC countries.
We ourselves have our own illegal immigrants from different parts ofAfrica. He also said that it was not possible to solve the problem through police action. The first national local elections scheduled for 28-30 May this year is already hotting up for the different participating parties. Afonso Dlakama, Renamo's leader, has been saying that he is sure that his party will win the local elections. Renamo also accused Frelimo of trying to destroy Renamo's Protection Force, composed of 150 bodyguards, based in Maringwe, Dlakama's former stronghold.