A/HRC/8/52 page 188 576. South Africa will update the Council in line with its voluntary commitments and pledges. 2. Views expressed by member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 577. Nigeria praised South Africa for taking the necessary measures to implement the recommendations it agreed to during the review. It expressed its optimistic view that with such a level of commitment, the primary objective of the universal periodic review as a mechanism intended to assess and determine the extent of the practical enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms in each country will fully be realized. It welcomed the laudable progress made over the years by the Government to transform the State and deploy resources to give all citizens equal access to rights and provide equal services to all. It wished South Africa success in this endeavour. 578. Canada indicated that during the review, it had highlighted reports of abuse of migrants in South Africa and recommended that it ensure that the rights of migrants are respected. The violence that subsequently occurred in Johannesburg and a number of other urban areas in South Africa shows that addressing issues related to xenophobia and the abuse of foreign nationals will not be easy. The challenge is made greater by the ongoing movement of large numbers of Zimbabweans seeking to escape the deteriorating political and humanitarian situation in their country. It was encouraged by South Africa’s strong condemnation of these attacks and remains confident that the Government will do its utmost to promote tolerance, to combat prejudice and to ensure the safety of migrants. It also expressed its support to South Africa for its efforts. 579. Tunisia expressed its gratitude to South Africa for its commitment during the universal periodic review process. It commended it on the presentation and its efforts in the area of human rights, and noted with interest the information contained in the national report and the new provisions adopted in various areas in follow-up to the recommendations which resulted from the review. It also paid tribute to the leadership of South Africa in the area of combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. It further noted that the experience of South Africa in this area remains for all a source of inspiration and pride. 580. China noted that South Africa has not only completed successfully the peaceful transition from apartheid to a democratic society but has also established a comprehensive national system for safeguarding human rights and taken positive measures for the protection of human rights with remarkable progress. It noted that South Africa had hosted the historic conference against racism and had excellent cooperation with various United Nations human rights bodies. 581. Pakistan thanked the delegation of South Africa for its elaborate presentation on the outcome of the universal periodic review. It noted that South Africa faces a complex and challenging internal situation after years of racial discrimination. South Africa has invested great human and material capital to improve the human rights situation in the country, and it was urged to continue to implement its reforms policies to promote economic, social and cultural rights, democracy and the rule of law, the national programme against discriminatory policies, rights of vulnerable groups, education, and racial integration policies and policies against