WESTERN CAPE – SAPS deployments have responded to incidents of looting at certain shopping malls in Gugulethu, Nyanga, Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Kraaifontein this afternoon. Reports suggest that protestors have violently entered shops and fled with household appliances, clothing and liquor.
In Gugulethu five suspects were arrested for the possession of suspected stolen property, and are being detained until they are scheduled for a court appearance.
Cases of public violence are under police investigation and more arrests could be affected as our investigation unfolds.
A strong police presence is maintained in the affected areas and possible hot spots.
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