SA Police Monitor Community Tension In Gqeberha

Police in the South African city of Gqeberha formerly known as Port Elizabeth  are investigating the setting ablaze of three shops run by foreign nationals on Wednesday night

This was reported by local media this morning.

This comes amid heightened tension in the area after eight taxis and two cars were set ablaze following a confrontation between taxi drivers and some foreign nationals.

But it is not clear if the two incidents were related.

Somali-run shops have been the target of violence in the past in the country.