Looting of a mini-market in Earlsfield.
Several people have been arrested across South Africa in connection with looting, attempted looting, business burglaries and other criminal offences as police moved swiftly to contain isolated incidents linked to nationwide marches taking place on Tuesday.
The Ministry of Police confirmed that the SAPS had made several arrests since the early hours of Tuesday morning following reports of looting and attempted looting in various parts of the country.
Authorities stressed that while demonstrations remained largely peaceful, law enforcement would take decisive action against anyone exploiting the protests to commit crimes.
Police said officers remained on high alert, with increased deployments across the country to safeguard communities, businesses and critical infrastructure while maintaining public order.
