Situation 'relatively calm'
2008-05-21 08:44
Johannesburg - The situation in most xenophobia hot spots in Gauteng was relatively quiet on Wednesday morning, police said.
Gauteng spokesperson Director Govindsamy Mariemuthoo said three people were shot and wounded at Phomolong in Tembisa on Tuesday night. They were taken to hospital.
Their nationality has not yet been established, he said.
"Hundreds of people were dispersed overnight in Tembisa and seven people were arrested for pubic violence following a meeting by residents at zone 4. Another crowd was also dispersed by police in Kya Sands."
Mariemuthoo said one shack was set alight in Gugulethu and one in Ramaphosa on Tuesday night.
He said reports about train commuters being targeted were nothing but rumours.
On Tuesday ANC national executive committee member Winnie Madikizela-Mandela said their intelligence had revealed that train commuters could be in danger.
"There's nothing like that," said Mariemuthoo.
Some 23 people have been killed since the violence started last week.
The crisis has displaced hundreds of foreigners causing them to run for cover at police stations, churches and shelters with some even seeking government assistance to return back home.
- SAPA