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Police gathered at the Katlehong police station following looting of multiple businesses on Saturday 12 March 2016. Picture Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

Xenophobic looting

Another death in Katlehong as xenophobic tensions persist

By Govan Whittles

Police have confirmed a foreign national was shot dead at around 6pm last night.

  • FILE: A lunch queue snakes from a tent at a temporary camp for foreign nationals displaced by xenophobic violence in Isipingo, Durban. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

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    2403 days ago
  • FILE: Thousands of people took part in the anti-xenophobia march, calling for end to attacks on foreign nationals in Johannesburg on 23 April 2015. Picture: Emily Corke/EWN.

    Hundreds displaced by xenophobic violence in Grahamstown

    Several homes were destroyed while shops belonging to foreigners were looted.

    2433 days ago
  • FILE: Police are also stopping and searching vehicles entering and exiting the suburb. Picture: Thomas Holders/EWN.

    Operation Fiela hits Summer Greens

    Police are also stopping and searching vehicles entering and exiting the suburb.

    2536 days ago
  • FILE: Thousands of people took part in the anti-xenophobia march, calling for end to attacks on foreign nationals in Johannesburg on 23 April 2015. Picture: Emily Corke/EWN.

    Parliament's xenophobic inquiry creaks into gear

    The committee's job is to look at the cause of the violence and make the recommendations.

    2577 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy Home Affairs Minister maintains the strict new immigration laws are to ensure security in the country. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN

    Govt defends new visa laws at public debate

    Home Affairs Dept maintains the strict new immigration laws are to ensure security in the country.

    2592 days ago
  • FILE: Illegal immigrants wait to be served at the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp, West of Johannesburg. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    'Foreign nationals in SA should be properly documented'

    President Jacob Zuma said foreigners are welcome in SA, but illegal immigrants won't be tolerated.

    2598 days ago
  • FILE: Young Malawian men sit inside their tent in the Isipingo camp on 25 April 2015, which has become a temporary home for people displaced by xenophobic violence in Durban. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Tensions flair at Isipingo refugee camp

    Tensions flared when authorities closed down the camp & refugees refused to leave.

    2609 days ago
  • Minister of Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Michael Masutha. Picture: GCIS.

    Minister reveals stats from 2008 xenophobic attacks

    The record gets set straight by Michael Masutha regarding arrests made in connection with 2008 xenophobic violence.

    2614 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma and Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. Picture: GCIS

    Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs secretary blamed for SA/Nigeria spat

    Danjuma Sheni said their chief envoy to South Africa was recalled in protest against xenophobia.

    2614 days ago
  • Justice Minister Michael Masutha said sentences handed down ranged between three years and life imprisonment. Picture: stock.xchng

    Xenophobia: 132 people convicted from 2008 attacks

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha said sentences handed down ranged between three years and life imprisonment.

    2614 days ago
  • FILE: President Jacob Zuma. Picture: GCIS

    SADC expected to grill Zuma over xenophobia

    The recent violence, which left seven people dead, is expected to be featured at the SADC summit in Harare.

    2614 days ago
  • Police and the army raided the Madala hostel in Alexandra just before midnight on 22 April 2015. The move comes in a bid to quell xenophobic violence. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Saps to continue anti-xenophobic operations

    The Saps briefed Parliament on steps being taken to deal with attacks on immigrants.

    2614 days ago
  • FILE: The CEO of Tourism South Africa Thulani Nzima on Friday said the recently issued travel warnings on the country, amidst the xenophobic attacks in Kwazulu-Natal and Johannesburg, have had a dire effect the industry. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Tourism SA slams travel warnings

    Earlier this week countries submitted travel warnings on SA amidst the xenophobic violence.

    2619 days ago
  • China, Australia, Hong Kong and the UK have issued travel alerts for travellers coming to South Africa. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN

    'Travel warnings to SA nothing new'

    China, Australia, Hong Kong and the UK have issued travel alerts for travellers coming to South Africa.

    2619 days ago
  • FILE: Four men have been arrested after stabbing Mozambican national Emmanuel Sithole in Alexandra on 18 April 2015. Picture: James Oatway/Sunday Times.

    Funeral arrangements underway for Emmanuel Sithole

    Sithole was stabbed to death in Alexandra in full view of the public during xenophobic violence.

    2619 days ago
  • FILE: Authorities help an 11-year old boy with cerebral palsy and his mother go back to his community. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN

    Refugees from Primrose camp spend first night at home

    Hundreds of foreigners fled their homes last week when locals attacked them in xenophobic attacks.

    2619 days ago
  • FILE: Julius Malema. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Malema: Criminals are behind xenophobia

    Julius Malema said people are being told that foreigners are taking their jobs and believe these statements.

    2620 days ago
  • Police detain and search hostel dwellers in Jeppestown during a joint raid with the army to quell xenophobic violence. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Australia, China, UK issue travel warnings for SA

    Travellers planning to head to SA have been warned to exercise a "high degree of caution" in the country.

    2620 days ago
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