South African To Deploying Soldiers to The Streets to Curtail The Xenophobic Attacks

South African government says it will be deploying soldiers to the streets to curtail the xenophobic attacks in the country. South African Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, said the soldiers will be deployed to Alexandra township, north of the main city Johannesburg. 

She said the Troops will not take over the responsibilities of the police but would assist in maintaining order.