By Zara Nicholson

The killing of another Somali in Cape Town has brought the total of Somalis killed in the Western Cape this year to 28.

A 25-year-old Somali man was stabbed in the chest while walking with a 21-year-old Somali in Du Noon, Milnerton, on Thursday night. Police said the pair had been attacked by four unknown men.

The 25-year-old died on the scene. His friend received no serious injuries. The suspects allegedly stole a cellphone.

Police spokesperson Inspector Bernadine Steyn said the police were investigating a case of murder and robbery.

Recent attacks on Somali refugees, in which they have been murdered, attacked and chased from their homes, prompted Community Safety MEC Leonard Ramatlakane to acknowledge they were the result of xenophobia.

Source: Cape Argus, Sept 1, 2006