The minister,  who was briefing media, says there’s not place for xenophobia in South Africa.

Naledi Pandour says despite some incidents of violence against foreigners,  South Africa is not a xenophobic country.

Sharing the platform with the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation was Police Minister Bheki Cele who commended the SAPS for their professionalism in dealing with the raids and the violent attacks from  the vendors.

Pandor says foreign envoys understand the need for  protecting and respecting the rule of law.

“Member of the diplomatic corps fully understood no country could allow the police service to be treated in that way. And that must be respected by every person.”

She says continued dialogue is the best way of countering xenophobia.

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