Arson, Looting, Evictions During South African COVID-19 Lockdown

183 schools have been targeted by vandals, burglars, and arsonists across the country since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, according to Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. This comes as multiple suspects were arrested over looting at various liquor stores around the country. Mass evictions have also continued despite an official moratorium on the practice, resulting in scenarios like protesters in Khayelitsha, Cape Town who were forced from their homes over being unable to pay rent, being targetted by police using rubber bullets and pepper spray.

A police officer adjusts a colleague’s mask (file photo).

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