South Africa: False Spreading of Rumors Via Social Media in the Kimberley Area

press release

The current situation in the greater Kimberley area is currently stable after sporadic incidents of looting at businesses and shops in Roodepan and Galeshewe.

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in the Northern Cape, Lt General Risimati Shivuri has noted with great concern that there are false reports being communicated via social media e.g. Facebook that police are ready to shoot community members. These reports are false and untrue and must seize immediately. The police have initially followed a soft approach to deal with the current situation. Members have been attacked and pelted with stones.

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