Ten killed in stampede in Soweto as violent protests and looting continue: Makhura

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Gauteng premier David Makhura is calling for peace and calm following a deadly stampede which claimed the lives of 10 people at the Ndofaya Mall in Soweto.

The provincial death toll as a result of violent protests and looting of businesses has risen to 19, he said.

“It is extremely sad. Looting is not a solution. We are losing lives. We cannot afford this. We are calling for calm, we are calling for peace,” Makhura said. The premier admitted law enforcement officials had been over-stretched in containing widespread looting. He called on community members to assist law enforcement officials.Protests and looting continued on Tuesday despite the deployment of soldiers in some areas.The premier said shops were being targeted, including many owned by foreign nationals.

 

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