Shops at Cliffys just as you enter Thokoza in Alrode have been closed for the day. This follows an attack by looters who are believed to be from Thokoza which happened in the late hours of September 3.
WATCH: late hours of September 3 shops at Cliffys
The looters attempted to break in again on September 4 estimated at around 4am but SAPS intervened and peace was restored. At least one shop was broken into and business has been affected for the day.
Katlehong North SAPS, Ekurhuleni Metro police, Brackendowns SAPS , Ekurhuleni North cluster, and a few security companies are on scene. Traffic has not been affected.
Pearl Manqele Ekurhuleni West Zone CPF chairperson commented: “The community was misled by propaganda messages which were sent through social media platforms. So far there haven’t been any cases reported of foreigners kidnapping any children in schools around Ekurhuleni as social media platforms have suggested. People should contact their local SAPS to confirm these cases.”
Brackendowns SAPS spokesperson, Nicole Sgt Niemand said: “The looters were here from last night and came back again this morning. We have been supervising the situation with SAPS on scene.”
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