It has been reported that a number of shops surrounding and within the Makause informal settlement have been looted by protesters during a service delivery protest in the area.<\/p>\n
“We are currently helping the shop owners to move their stock to safety,” said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.<\/p>
The protest began early this morning, and was described as peaceful, with roads surrounding the settlement being closed by police as a precaution.<\/p>\n
“We, with the help of the EMPD will continue to monitor the situation,” said Maome.<\/p>
More details will follow as they become available.<\/p>\n
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