Lawyers: Xenophobia remains a reality
Lawyers for Human Rights will hold a press conference in Pretoria today to discuss an agreement between a coalition of communities against crime, poverty and xenophobia.
Following the spate of attacks on foreign nationals in 2008, the organisation joined forces with the Gauteng Civic Association and convened a meeting of community organisations who represent South African communities and foreign residents.
The parties managed to reach an agreement to form a coalition of communities and stand together against crime, poverty and xenophobia.
Lawyers for Human Rights is also expected to announce plans for a counter-march to the one called by the Mamelodi Concerned Residents against foreign nationals.
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Residents of Mamelodi are planning to March on Friday, accusing foreign nationals of illegally occupying land and houses in the area.
Last week a government delegation was sent to Rosettenvile, South of Johannesburg after community members launched an attack on Nigerians, saying they are at the heart of crime, drugs and prostitution in the area.