Xenophobic looting
Another death in Katlehong as xenophobic tensions persist
Police have confirmed a foreign national was shot dead at around 6pm last night.
An ad hoc committee report says crime & political instability also play a part.
Several homes were destroyed while shops belonging to foreigners were looted.
Police are also stopping and searching vehicles entering and exiting the suburb.
The committee's job is to look at the cause of the violence and make the recommendations.
Home Affairs Dept maintains the strict new immigration laws are to ensure security in the country.
President Jacob Zuma said foreigners are welcome in SA, but illegal immigrants won't be tolerated.
Tensions flared when authorities closed down the camp & refugees refused to leave.
The record gets set straight by Michael Masutha regarding arrests made in connection with 2008 xenophobic violence.
Danjuma Sheni said their chief envoy to South Africa was recalled in protest against xenophobia.
Justice Minister Michael Masutha said sentences handed down ranged between three years and life imprisonment.
The recent violence, which left seven people dead, is expected to be featured at the SADC summit in Harare.
The Saps briefed Parliament on steps being taken to deal with attacks on immigrants.
Earlier this week countries submitted travel warnings on SA amidst the xenophobic violence.
China, Australia, Hong Kong and the UK have issued travel alerts for travellers coming to South Africa.
Sithole was stabbed to death in Alexandra in full view of the public during xenophobic violence.
Hundreds of foreigners fled their homes last week when locals attacked them in xenophobic attacks.
Julius Malema said people are being told that foreigners are taking their jobs and believe these statements.
Travellers planning to head to SA have been warned to exercise a "high degree of caution" in the country.