The acting premier of Gauteng, Mr Qedani Mahlangu, met with various mayors on April 17 to discuss the recent xenophobic attacks.
The meeting condemned the attacks and looting of shops owned by foreign nationals.
The meeting was briefed by the police officers about their ongoing efforts, working with other law enforcement agencies, to stabilise the situation and to prevent further attacks and damage to property.
14 people were arrested on suspicion of their involvement in the attacks. The SAPS continues to monitor hotspots around the province.
“Words cannot start to describe how ashamed we are that these acts of barbarism against our own brothers and sisters come so soon after we celebrated 20 years of freedom and democracy,” said the acting premier, Mr Mahlangu.
Government appeals to the people of Gauteng to desist from engaging in any xenophobic attacks.
Residents are urged to report any attacks, or planned attacks on foreign nationals, to the SAPS.
