Various government departments will hold talks with the city later today.
They have refused to return to their homes citing safety fears."So we'll be meeting today with various national departments. We're hoping they'll have a plan ready. We are ready to assist with relocation and reintegration. We are going to see how national government responds today at 1pm in that meeting," said JP Smith, Cape Town Safety and Security MMC.At least two refugees were arrested on Monday during a standoff with police.
The refugees were occupying a piece of land in the city after they were forcibly removed on Sunday outside the Central Methodist Church in Greenmarket Square.Source
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