Government's priority in the xenophobic attacks is to protect the lives of all people and end the violence against foreign nationals. This is the assurance given by Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba and KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu to diplomats representing six African states in a meeting held in Durban. Gigaba and Mchunu met with representatives from Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Somalia and Mozambique. The violence against foreign nationals continues to spread to different parts of the eThekwini municipality including the city of Durban - threatening more lives and stability in the province. At least five people have been killed since the violence started.