Xenophobic looting
Another death in Katlehong as xenophobic tensions persist
Police have confirmed a foreign national was shot dead at around 6pm last night.
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'Xenophobic attacks caused by socio-economic issues'
An ad hoc committee report says crime & political instability also play a part.
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Hundreds displaced by xenophobic violence in Grahamstown
Several homes were destroyed while shops belonging to foreigners were looted.
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Operation Fiela hits Summer Greens
Police are also stopping and searching vehicles entering and exiting the suburb.
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Parliament's xenophobic inquiry creaks into gear
The committee's job is to look at the cause of the violence and make the recommendations.
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Govt defends new visa laws at public debate
Home Affairs Dept maintains the strict new immigration laws are to ensure security in the country.
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'Foreign nationals in SA should be properly documented'
President Jacob Zuma said foreigners are welcome in SA, but illegal immigrants won't be tolerated.
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Tensions flair at Isipingo refugee camp
Tensions flared when authorities closed down the camp & refugees refused to leave.
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Minister reveals stats from 2008 xenophobic attacks
The record gets set straight by Michael Masutha regarding arrests made in connection with 2008 xenophobic violence.
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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.
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Xenophobia: 132 people convicted from 2008 attacks
Justice Minister Michael Masutha said sentences handed down ranged between three years and life imprisonment.
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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.
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Saps to continue anti-xenophobic operations
The Saps briefed Parliament on steps being taken to deal with attacks on immigrants.
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Tourism SA slams travel warnings
Earlier this week countries submitted travel warnings on SA amidst the xenophobic violence.
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'Travel warnings to SA nothing new'
China, Australia, Hong Kong and the UK have issued travel alerts for travellers coming to South Africa.
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Funeral arrangements underway for Emmanuel Sithole
Sithole was stabbed to death in Alexandra in full view of the public during xenophobic violence.
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Refugees from Primrose camp spend first night at home
Hundreds of foreigners fled their homes last week when locals attacked them in xenophobic attacks.
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Malema: Criminals are behind xenophobia
Julius Malema said people are being told that foreigners are taking their jobs and believe these statements.
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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.
