UPDATE: Police helicopter used to control riots in Tembisa (videos)
Local business people have also shut down
UPDATE 3.49pm:
Fury brew in Vusimuzi Section in Tembisa as residents from Vusimuzi Hostels in Zinyiko attempted to attack foreigners’ spaza shops on Wednesday.
Violence emerged in various parts of Tembisa since the beginning of the month.
Capt Neldah Sekgobela, Tembisa South SAPS spokesperson, said Tembisa South SAPS were on high alert as chaos continued.
“They called in reinforcements with a helicopter while law enforcers battled the crowd armed with stones on the ground.”
“The angry crowd from Vusimuzi marched the streets in an attempt to loot neighbouring Somalian shops,” said Sekgobela.
“The police urge shop owners to remain closed. Pedestrians must stay alert on the streets for attacks and motorists must find alternative safe routes.”
More unrest reported from Tembisa. pic.twitter.com/56rgoJjYvc
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Original story:
Riots again broke out in Tembisa on Wednesday afternoon.
Just as the situation had calmed down, Tembisa Plaza was attacked by an angry mob this afternoon.
Police were called and managed to defuse the situation. Birch Acres Mall was also immediately closed and is under police guard.
Local business people have also shut down their businesses in fear of the attacks and looting.
