AFTER numerous stores were looted at the weekend, shopping centres and stores across the Highway area have opted to remain closed for today.
Many stores across the Highway area, including Knowles SuperSPAR and, more recently, Chelsea SPAR in New Germany, were targeted by protesters and looted.
The marketing manager for Hillcrest Corner and Watercrest Mall, Elizabeth Roux, the ongoing protest action across the Durban area was the reason behind the closure of the mall on July 12.
Due to the unrest in KwaZulu-Natal, Dis-Chem Pharmacies, Dis-Chem Vaccination Sites and Dis-Chem Drive Through Testing Stations in the area will be closed today. We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience. ???? KZN family, please stay safe. pic.twitter.com/EXSvvjXa2v
— Dis-Chem (@Dischem) July 12, 2021
“We remain committed to minimising interruptions, however the safety of our staff and community remains our highest priority,” she said.
The Pavilion Shopping Centre’s marketing manager, Julie-Anne Zuma’s comment mirrored the comment released by the previous two shopping centres.
“For the safety and security of our tenants and shoppers, The Pavilion will not be trading today.”
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Kloof Village Mall SuperSPAR as well as Richdens SuperSPAR posted on their social media pages they would remain closed today as well.
“We wish everyone peace and strength during this time of unrest. Stay home, stay safe,” read the post.
Westville Mall and Westwood Mall will also remain closed today due to the protest action.
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