Tension is rising between Somali and Malawian foreign nationals at the Soetwater disaster management centre in Cape Town. The centre is becoming overcrowded as it is the most central point for refugees from xenophobic attacks.
Between 10 000 and 18 000 refugees have been displaced in the Cape Town area since the attacks broke out last week.
The City's Robert MacDonald says it’s unclear whether the tension between the Somalis and Malawians are of a political nature. He says they are looking at the possibility of moving people to different locations.
Some foreign nationals are waiting outside Soetwater to hear if they can be accommodated at the centre. However, disaster management officials say the area is overcrowded. Officials would not let the media into the centre, fearing that their presence could incite violence.
Meanwhile, a Parliamentary multi party task team has visited Alexandra following the xenophobic attacks there. The task team was set up following a motion raised in the National Assembly for a delegation to be sent to speak to those affected by the attacks. They also met displaced foreigners to discuss their plight.
Their next stop will be Germiston and Tembisa where they will meet with all stakeholders. The team is expected to deliver a report to the National Assembly for the house to decide what interventions are necessary. - SABC
Between 10 000 and 18 000 refugees have been displaced in the Cape Town area since the attacks broke out last week.
The City's Robert MacDonald says it’s unclear whether the tension between the Somalis and Malawians are of a political nature. He says they are looking at the possibility of moving people to different locations.
Some foreign nationals are waiting outside Soetwater to hear if they can be accommodated at the centre. However, disaster management officials say the area is overcrowded. Officials would not let the media into the centre, fearing that their presence could incite violence.
Meanwhile, a Parliamentary multi party task team has visited Alexandra following the xenophobic attacks there. The task team was set up following a motion raised in the National Assembly for a delegation to be sent to speak to those affected by the attacks. They also met displaced foreigners to discuss their plight.
Their next stop will be Germiston and Tembisa where they will meet with all stakeholders. The team is expected to deliver a report to the National Assembly for the house to decide what interventions are necessary. - SABC
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