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PROTEST UPDATE: Ugu water tankers set alight by unknown rioters [WATCH]

The fresh produce market was also looted of all goods in stock.

Ugu District Municipality’s water tankers, offices, vehicles and fresh produce market that service the community at its fleet workshop in Mkholombe have been set alight.
 
WATCH: Protestors set Ugu water trucks alight –https://bit.ly/3wxUGHp
 
This comes as unrest has spread across South Africa with supporters of former President Jacob Zuma calling for his release from prison, where he has started serving a 15 month sentence for contempt of court.
 
WATCH: Ugu building and cars set alight in Murchison – https://bit.ly/3AUYSEn
 
Police spokesman France Zama said the fresh produce market was also looted of all goods in stock.
 
WATCH: Ugu trucks set alight – https://bit.ly/3r2kFFT
 
“Full extent of damages is yet to be determined. Saps members are on scene.”
 
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