Xenophobia hotline now active
A hotline has been launched to allow Ekurhuleni residents to report threats of xenophobia.
“As a sign of commitment to curb prejudice against foreign nationals, the City of Ekurhuleni, in partnership with Vodacom, has established a dedicated hotline to report xenophobia related violence,” said Ekurhuleni spokesperson Themba Gadebe.
“The hotline began operating on Tuesday (April 21), and is a temporary channel which will be discontinued when the threats are over.”
Gabebe said the service is free, accessible and guarantee callers’ anonymity.
Residents can dial *134*422# to access the services, using any phone; it is not limited to smart-phone or 3G connectivity.
The caller will need to provide their details, such as the area where there is a threat and a short description of the incident.
All reported incidents will be routed by the City’s Customer Relations Management Correspondence Centre to the EMPD.
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