Violent protests, looting rocks KwaMashu
Several foreign owned stores are being looted by angry protesters.
VIOLENT protests have broken out in parts of KwaMashu tonight following reports of four children who were allegedly abducted on their way to school this morning. It’s believed some of the protesters blame foreign nationals for the missing children and several shops have been looted.
According to reports roads leading to KwaMashu have been temporarily closed as police attempt to diffuse the situation. Dasen Thathiah of eNCA shared a video on Twitter of their vehicle being stoned by angry residents as he drove through the streets of KwaMashu.
Some foreign nationals are reportedly packing up their stores fearing they may be targeted. Police have also come under attack with reports of SAPS vehicles being stoned. Attempts to get hold of Major Thulani Zwane, provincial spokesman for the SAPS have been unsuccessful.
Our car is stoned as we enter #KwaMashu hostel in A-Section. pic.twitter.com/pD9UDziQSp
— Dasen Thathiah (@DasenThathiah) May 29, 2017
KwaMashu Hostel residents have started looting foreign shops.They are accusing foreigners of selling human parts. Its getting worse.
— Sibusiso Mageba (@sibusisorz) May 29, 2017
Please let's unite not to burn foreigner shops won't solve anything in KWAMASHU
— scelo gordon (@scelo_gordon) May 29, 2017
Reported violent protests and xenophobic attacks flaring up all over Durban tonight. Please be safe, everyone :(
— Nicole Graham (@NicoleGraham031) May 29, 2017
KwaMashu is going through the most today
Kids were abducted at a Primary school this morning
Tonight foreigners are being attacked for it 💔— Clarissa Mfeka (@ClarissaMfeka) May 29, 2017
What is happening KwaMashu? https://t.co/0GbaLaXkcv
— FlauraAura (@nduruza) May 29, 2017
Looting and Xenophobic attacks in KwaMashu. Pillagers attacking police and firing indiscriminately. Let's see if this makes the news. pic.twitter.com/Fw3wxxLHw3
— The Nameless Face (@zak_essack) May 29, 2017
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