The Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management teams are currently on standby to assist people who have fallen victim to the spate of violent attacks against foreign nationals, which have taken place in the region since Wednesday.
The metro has convened a task team which is working around the clock, making logistical arrangements to provide relief to those who have been displaced or have fled to save their lives.
Last night, 1 030 people were recorded and registered at the Germiston City Hall and Elsburg Community Centre.
Another transmission site has been identified in Primrose and was due to be in operation from Friday.
The metro will be putting up marquees at the site to provide shelter in the interim.
“We have also identified a site in Springs where, once basic amenities and lodgings are in place, we will be moving those who we have been registered,” said mayoral spokesman Zweli Dlamini.
The metro will also be in contact with various NGOs to request humanitarian assistance.
“The situation in the region is currently regarded as stable as the last incident was reported at 9pm last night, which involved the burning of shacks belonging to foreign nationals in Makause informal settlement, in Germiston,” continued Dlamini.
Sprouts of violence in Ramaphosa, Palm Ridge extension, Greenfields, Wattville, Actonville and Dukathole were promptly alleviated yesterday.
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