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Looters take away items left in a vandalised mall in Vosloorus

Looters take away items left in a vandalised mall in Vosloorus, on July 14. The raging unrest first erupted a week ago after former president Jacob Zuma started serving a 15-month term for contempt of court. PHOTO | AFP

By  Peter Dube

Contributor

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The looting and violence have raised more questions than answers.
  • Acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni promised more arrests.
  • The government was confident that the situation was calming down.

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