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.
Southgate mall closing up pic.twitter.com/iLMDc6mM7U
— Hugh New (@PartsVandal) July 12, 2021
“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
This is Glen Ridge Shoprite being raided- even by old women and their hubbies doing tag teams#ShutdownSA #ShutDownGauteng #ShutdownKZN Makro Durban Joburg iStore ATMs Soweto SANDF Jabulani Mall Maponya Protea Glen Glen Ridge Shopritepic.twitter.com/oDYc46pnQt
— Lerato Pillay (@LeratoPillay) July 12, 2021
This is the action at Maponya Mall…#ShutdownSA #ShutDownGauteng #ShutdownKZN Makro Durban Joburg iStore ATMs Soweto SANDF Jabulani Mallpic.twitter.com/fqIUyDRvQT
— Lerato Pillay (@LeratoPillay) July 12, 2021
It's the commentator for me, pleading with Ramaphosa to release Zuma ???????? ???????? #ShutdownSA #ShutDownGauteng pic.twitter.com/neRgQQuWsU
— Simtho Biyela ???? (@SimthoBiyela) July 12, 2021
I have no words left but this is the …….Dunlop Werehouse???????????? #JabulaniMall#ATMS#SouthAfrica#Julius#ShutDownGauteng#ShutdownSA pic.twitter.com/DB6jeqc9Ge
— Mr KF Nxumalo (@KhulaNxumalo11) July 12, 2021
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