Foreigners robbed, deported
2008-05-15 16:02
Johannesburg - At least 32 foreigners were attacked and robbed of their belongings in Olifantsfontein, East Rand police said on Thursday.
Spokesperson Raphy Makgoba said the robbers took everything while ordering the foreigners to go back to their countries.
The incident happened between Winnie Mandela settlement and plots on the eastern part of Olifantsfontein, said Makgoba.
"While ordering them to go back to their homelands, the robbers blamed the foreigners for the increase in food prices," said Makgoba.
He said the foreigners have been charged for being illegal immigrants and would be deported to their countries next week.
"At present the foreigners are being kept in Lindela - a place of safety," Makgoba said.
In another incident robbers attacked and accused a man of being an illegal immigrant in Tembisa.
"They stole his electrical appliances - a DVD player, amplifier, and a bed valued at R2 700. The robbers also took R1 700 in cash," said Makgoba.
Police were investigating a case of armed robbery.
- SAPA