Police keep watchful eye on Alexandra Township

Police have beefed up security in Johannesburg's Alexandra Township for the weekend.

This follows xenophobic attacks throughout the week. Two people have died and scores of others have been arrested for public violence.

The situation has calmed down in Alex, but xenophobic attacks have spread to Diepsloot north of the city, where police have had to use rubber bullets to disperse rioters.

Police spokesperson Neria Malefetse says police will remain on standby.