The cost of damage caused during riots and looting in KwaZulu-Natal is estimated at around R2-billion.
Premier Sihle Zikalala says municipalities lost another R76-million.
He says those who broke the law will be prosecuted.
Economic recovery plans have been presented for KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng after the civil unrest.
Remarks by Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Sihle Zikalala during the briefing by Minister of Police Bheki Cele held at the Inanda Police Station on 03 August 2021. https://t.co/DBRQ3Mq1Fq pic.twitter.com/EEgWhWhnwP
— KZN Provincial Gov (@kzngov) August 3, 2021
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