The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) are currently housing about 800 displaced foreign nationals – 588 adults and 227 children – at two venues in Katlehong following the xenophobic attacks in the region.
The two sites, DH Williams and Tsholo Hall in Katlehong are catering to the needs of foreign nationals that were displaced from the Mandela Informal Settlement and Nhlapo Section in Katlehong, among other areas during the violence.
The CoE has also activated a Joint Operation Centre (JOC) to coordinate humanitarian and related assistance to the affected persons.
SA Government news reports that various City departments are providing support services such as waste removal, electricity and ablution facilities.
The City is also providing standby mobile power generators, police patrols and escorts for transport of the affected persons and supplies.
Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mzwandile Masina visited the DH Williams site Saturday to assess the situation and support the City is
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