South Africa: Protesters Occupy Shoprite, Demanding Lower Bread Price

20 October 2015

Protesters occupied Shoprite in Khayelitsha Mall this morning, demanding a reduction in the price of bread.

The Shoprite store was closed this morning during the occupation. An eye witness told GroundUp that the protesters were eventually escorted out of the store. Private security guards in bullet proof vests carrying rifles patrolled the area.

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