Sunday round-up: Doom, gloom and hope in a week of devastation
The headlines this week have been dominated by stories of violence, looting and unrest, but also in the news are heart-warming tales of communities working together for the greater good.
New court directions to deal with looters, other priority cases
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has gazetted new court directions to expedite the prosecution of various criminal cases as well as those related to the recent wave of violence and looting that affected parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Read more on The Citizen.
#Zululandersstandstrong: Emotional scenes of the past week – Zululand Observer
From devastation and looting to despondent shop owners trying to pick up the pieces, Zululand Observer saw the resilient spirit of Zululanders who stood united in the face of adversity.
Read more on Zululand Observer.
Support package for businesses in the pipeline
https://albertonrecord.co.za/301426/support-package-for-businesses-in-the-pipeline/
Stolen goods recovered in Diepkloof: Fridges, coffee machine and building material
After calm had been restored, law enforcement officials were at work recovering some of the goods suspected to be stolen during looting chaos in parts of Soweto.
Read more on Soweto Urban.
KwaZulu-Natal: Police protect convoys bringing food, fuel into the province
https://www.citizen.co.za/rekord/383915/kwazulu-natal-police-to-protect-convoys-bringing-food-fuel-into-the-province/
SA looting: We are losing more than money, says economist
A surge of violence that started in KwaZulu-Natal has led to shops, trucks and other properties being looted and torched. Economists estimate the losses at billions of rands, but the impact on South Africa will be even greater.
Read more on Krugersdorp News.
Suspected looting instigator arrested as death toll rises
https://albertonrecord.co.za/301254/suspected-looting-instigator-arrested-as-death-toll-rises/
Police had info on possible unrest before ConCourt ruling on Zuma – Kodwa
Deputy Minister of State Security Zizi Kodwa says instigators behind public violence are agitating for a popular revolt against President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government.
Read more on The Citizen.
Watch: Community roadblocks to continue while people queue for food
Although the looting of shops is under control, the main concern is getting basic essentials and petrol.
Read more on South Coast Herald.
DA lays charges against Malema and co as ActionSA pursues lawsuit against Ramaphosa, Cele
https://citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/politics/2565959/da-lays-charges-against-malema-and-co-as-actionsa-pursues-lawsuit-against-ramaphosa-cele/
Cele backtracks on racial tensions being cause of Phoenix clashes
The police minister said that racial tensions between black people and members of the Indian community appeared to be fuelled by vigilante groups.
Read more on The Citizen.
Watch: Mother saves baby from burning building in Durban
This follows the looting incidents and violence in KwaZulu-Natal, which have been ongoing since Sunday.
Watch the video on Berea Mail.
Firefighters battle chemical plant fire as contaminated water spews out to sea
At Umdloti, a number of fish and crayfish have washed up dead and beachgoers and surfers are warned to stay out of the water owing to the contamination.
Read more on North Coast Courier.
Bodies of suspected looters found at Camps Drift
Police searched the Camps Drift area for further victims after eight bodies were discovered near Makro on Thursday.
Read more on Capital Newspapers.
Liquor industry urges government to declare a State of Emergency
https://albertonrecord.co.za/301198/liquor-industry-urges-government-to-declare-a-state-of-emergency/
‘SANDF should have been deployed sooner’
No soldiers on our streets! Otherwise, we are joining. All fighters must be ready… they won't kill us all. We need a political solution to a political problem, not soldiers.#NoToSoldiers
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) July 12, 2021
Izak du Plessis speaks to crime and justice expert Dr Johan Burger about the SANDF’s response to the widespread looting being carried out under the guise of pro-Zuma demonstrations.
Read more on Rekord.
Initiative takes flight to help the destitute in KwaZulu-Natal
A group of private pilots and various organisations have banded together to assist KwaZulu-Natal residents who have been affected by looting.
Read more on Review.
