Foreigners flee Soweto after residents loot their shops | The Star

Johannesburg - Many foreign-owned shops in Soweto were empty shells of themselves on Thursday morning after residents ransacked, trashed and looted them on Wednesday night.

It is not yet known what led to the looting of the shops but police said they were still investigating. — MICHU August 15, 2019 "We rushed there and assisted the shop owners to move their stuff. They packed them in their trucks and vans and we escorted them out of the area. Ask yourself why all this #Sowetolooting happens in the middle of the month. Free electricity free food and soon free Putco bus rides Soweto people for you 🚮 pic.twitter.com/FJEt1Yqd0Z

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