‘It is criminal economic sabotage’ when protests degenerate into looting

Experts say the sporadic riots and looting in the country are fuelled by political opportunists

12 July 2021 - 15:23 By belinda pheto

High unemployment, coupled with disenchanted young people, creates an environment where protests can quickly degenerate into looting and riots in SA...

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