{"id":84687,"date":"2018-09-11T13:15:41","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T11:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobserver.co.za\/?p=84687"},"modified":"2018-09-11T14:52:04","modified_gmt":"2018-09-11T12:52:04","slug":"update-whites-warned-stay-indoors-violent-protesters-everything-calm-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/middelburg-observer\/news-headlines\/2018\/09\/11\/update-whites-warned-stay-indoors-violent-protesters-everything-calm-now\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: \u2018Whites\u2019 warned to stay indoors by violent protesters, everything calm for now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>White residents of Machadodorp have been warned by rampaging protesters to stay off the streets.<\/p>\n<p>Highveld Emporium, owned by an Indian businessman, was torched by protesters. The fire is still raging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mobserver.co.za\/84679\/brewaking-news-one-building-torched-protests-businesses-appealing-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\">BREAKING NEWS: One building torched in protests, businesses appealing for backup<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Protests started after a racial incident between a black and white man.<\/p>\n<p>It is unclear what had started the fight which saw the white man admitted to hospital with injuries.<\/p>\n<p>All businesses in Potgieter Street remain on high alert for further protests and looting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13:09<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Latest information from someone on the scene is that there is currently a heavy police presence in the town and protesters have retreated.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone remains on high alert.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Other News:<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/mobserver.co.za\/84089\/armed-robbery-auctioneers\/\" 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