Jeppestown xenophobic violence
Foreigners living in fear after Jeppestown violence
On Monday night, police used force to disperse a group of residents of the George Goch Men's Hostel who attacked foreign-owned shops and tried to barricade the...
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Foreign nationals in Jeppestown call for increased police presence
While calm has been restored in the area, many foreigners are now fearing for their lives come night time.
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Calm returns to Jeppestown after xenophobic violence
Last night, a group of residents at the George Goch men's hostel attacked foreign-owned shops and tried to barricade the M2 highway.
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Jeppestown: Stun grenades, rubber bullets used in 2nd night of violence
A group of foreign nationals have been escorted out of Jeppestown following a second night of violence, looting and intimidation.
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[WATCH] Violence flares up yet again in Jeppestown
As looters took one opportunity after the next, police dashed around Johannesburg's CBD throughout the night, trying to to save foreign-owned shops.
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Foreign nationals urged to open cases after overnight looting in Jeppestown
One person has been arrested in connection with the violence after shops were targeted in Johannesburg on Sunday night.
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Operation Fiela: Jeppestown oversight visit in the spotlight
Those probing the xenophobic attacks say cops didn’t properly prepare for an oversight visit in Jeppestown.
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Minister appeals for public to support Operation Fiela
Over 1,000 illegal immigrants and nearly 2,000 South Africans have been arrested since the start of operation.
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Operation Fiela hits PE: 90 illegal immigrants arrested
The two-day operation netted illegal immigrants, criminals, dagga and illegal tobacco products.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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SANDF employee among ATM bombing suspects arrested in Pretoria
Eight firearms, over 100 rounds of ammunition, balaclavas, hand gloves and a police radio were seized.
