Foreign-owned shops were targeted in Soweto Wednesday evening as some residents went on a looting spree.
The looting incidents were confirmed in Zola, Emdeni, Moletsane, White City, Zondi and Rockville by police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubele.
He said that there was no indication yet as to why the looting had started, and said the police officers on the ground were monitoring the situation.
At least six people were arrested.
#sowetolooting Community members are currently looting foreign owned shops in different parts of Soweto #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/QHAhC4H2vc
— Ditaba Tsotetsi (@tsotetsiditaba) August 14, 2019
Looting of foreign owned shops: Soweto JHB pic.twitter.com/hbvyBGM8Em
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) August 14, 2019
This is however not the first time foreign-owned shops have been targeted in Soweto, at around the same time last year, several shops were looted with many residents accusing the establishments of selling fake goods and expired foods.
