One resident says the looting is pure criminality.
“We suspect as, local people, that criminality is taking a chance. And on the other hand, also South Africa today can at least be exonerated that the looting is not South African; is not xenophobic, but it’s pure hunger. And today, the people that have been arrested more than anything else, police here can confirm, Burundians were caught, Zimbabweans were caught… so, they cannot continue saying this thing is xenophobic. It’s Africans… they are hungry.
Shops have been closed in most parts of central Johannesburg and police are monitoring the situation after violent incidents of looting. Police have been engaged in running battles with a group of people targeting shops in the Hillbrow area this afternoon. This follows similar incidents in Tembisa, Turffontein, Jeppestown and Malvern.
At one of the shops, just opposite Bree Street Taxi rank, fruits can be seen scattered on the pavement. There, looters vandalised the fruit stand. All nearby businesses have closed shop for fear of losing their stock.Police continue to monitor the situation.
Hemos resumido esta noticia para que puedas leerla rápidamente. Si estás interesado en la noticia, puedes leer el texto completo aquí. Leer más:
España Últimas Noticias, España Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Africa encouraged to prioritise digital technologies - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.Experts on agriculture say digital technologies could be a game changer for Africa, but only if policies are well aligned to ensure these technologies are put in the hands of smallholder farmers.
Fuente: SABC News Online - 🏆 32. / 51 Leer más »
‘South Africa needs to take firm stand on corruption for NHI to succeed’ - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.‘South Africa needs to take firm stand on corruption for NHI to succeed’ via SABCNewsOnline
Fuente: SABC News Online - 🏆 32. / 51 Leer más »
World’s first Koesister Day - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.The first World Koesuster Day is being celebrated on Sunday. The koesister, a doughnut with its origins in the Cape Malay community, is traditionally eaten on a Sunday morning.
Fuente: SABC News Online - 🏆 32. / 51 Leer más »
Mabuza hails SAPS officers - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.Deputy President David Mabuza has reiterated that an attack on a police officer, is an attack on South Africa. He delivered his Keynote Address at the Annual South African Police Service Commemoration Day at the SAPS Memorial site in Pretoria.
Fuente: SABC News Online - 🏆 32. / 51 Leer más »
SABC board maintains support for Executive Directors - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board has reaffirmed its support and respect for the SABC's Executive Directors.
Fuente: SABC News Online - 🏆 32. / 51 Leer más »