AN uneasy calm lay over Johannesburg yesterday on the third day since violence against foreigners erupted in the city.

But people were watchful for further incidents in a city which has seen a series of violent anti-immigrant attacks.

At least six people were killed and more than 1,000 people displaced after violence against foreign nationals flared up on March 30 in KwaZulu-Natal.

Two more people died on Saturday died, bringing the death toll to eight.

President Jacob Zuma cancelled a trip to Indonesia to address the situation.

More than 30 arrests were made overnight on Saturday around Johannesburg.

Mr Zuma urged churches to pray for peace and friendship.

“We know that the majority of our people believe in human rights and peace and that they respect the dignity of all who live in our country,” he said.

“They know that where there are concerns and differences, these should be resolved through dialogue and not violence and intimidation.”