Joburg Looting and Violence Unlawful – Police Commissioner

Elias Mawela, Gauteng police commissioner has described the violence, looting and arson in the Johannesburg city as lawless and inhumane.

More than 40 people have been arrested in connection with the unrest in Jeppestown, Malvern, Tembisa and surrounding areas. The police’s Mathapelo Peters said that Mawela has called for calm.

“The provincial commissioner said that it is a sad day when people choose to capitalise on the misfortune of others to advance anarchy and criminality. Lieutenant-General Mawela has further called on members of the public to refrain from public violence whereby police have noted with concern acts of violence circulating on social media.”

In Malvern, shop owners who were affected by the looting and arson attacks were now opening complaints with the police.

On Sunday night, a mob broke into several buildings in Malvern, torching them.

Clive Cope was the owner of a building which was also affected: “As I drove in along Jules Street every single shop along the way was looted, the roller shutters were pulled up… I think a lot of the smaller businesses don’t have insurance. We’re fortunate, we’re quite a big business, so we do have insurance, but this is really going to affect us.”

Source: EWN

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It seems like the looting and attacks on foreigners is not stopping anytime soon. Pictures on the social media platforms show shops like Shoprite being looted.

Below are pictures of how the situation is like out there and we hope all of you are safe. These pictures are said to have come from Malvern where we know at least 40 people were arrested. read more