The South African National Taxi Council's strike has sparked violence in Cape Town.
Looting was also reported in Nyanga, Mfuleni and Kraaifontein on Monday.
Cape Town has seen a flare up of violence since taxi council South African National Taxi Council embarked on a strike on Thursday. Videos on social show protestors entering shops and fleeing with household appliances, clothing and liquor. The police's Andre Traut explained: “Cases of public violence are under police investigation and more arrests could be affected as our investigation unfolds. A strong police presence is maintained in affected areas and possible hotspots.”
#sapsWC [UPDATE] #SAPS deployments have responded to incidents of looting at certain shopping malls in Gugulethu, Nyanga, Khayelitsha, Mfuleni and Kraaifontein this afternoon. In Gugulethu five suspects were arrested for the possession of suspected stolen property, and are being… pic.twitter.com/ihowp5LuWZ
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