WATCH: Violent protests force Southgate Mall to close

While businesses, gyms and restaurants across the country were given the go-ahead to operate under level-4 restrictions, Southgate Mall has been forced to close on Monday, July 12 due to continuous violent protests and looting in Gauteng. 

The mall’s marketing manager, Jirisha Naicker confirmed that due to the current protests, the tenants have decided to close as a precaution.

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“As such, the Mall and associated entrances are currently closed to ensure the safety of our tenants and patrons.”

“The safety and security of shoppers and tenants continue to be of utmost importance to Southgate Mall Centre Management'” said Naicker. 

President Ramaphosa addressed the sporadic yet increasingly violent protests seen in parts of the country in the past few days.

Key infrastructure like national roads have been affected, slowing down the transportation of goods and services that keep the economy running.

“These acts are endangering lives and damaging our efforts to rebuild the economy,” Ramaphosa said.

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WATCH: #ShutDownGauteng videos shared across the streets on Twitter

Looting continues at Jabulani Mall in Soweto.

Watch live visuals on #Newsroom405. #ShutDownGauteng #ShutDownGauteng pic.twitter.com/0X7MB2taNi

— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) July 12, 2021

https://twitter.com/LeratoPillay/status/1414580109613338628

https://twitter.com/LeratoPillay/status/1414561036657729537

It's the commentator for me, pleading with Ramaphosa to release Zuma 😭😭 😂😂 #ShutdownSA #ShutDownGauteng pic.twitter.com/neRgQQuWsU

— Simtho Biyela (@SimthoBiyela) July 12, 2021

https://twitter.com/KhulaNxumalo11/status/1414574456681418752

Apparently, It looks like now they are looting Coffins 😳😳,it is very sad in deed #shutdowngauteng makro pic.twitter.com/bNCwtJ2RE9

— nkosana (@SwiziBoy) July 12, 2021