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The Sapref refinery in south Durban has stopped operations amid ongoing violence in KZN. File picture.Image: Sandile Ndlovu

Fuel refinery confirms shutdown amid ongoing violence in KZN and Gauteng

SA’s largest crude-oil refinery‚ Sapref‚ has shut down operations amid the ongoing violence in KwaZulu-Natal. The refinery‚ in the South Durban Basin‚ sent out an alert on Tuesday citing force majeure linked to the violence‚ which started…

Santaco Eastern Cape has urged its members and taxi drivers to protect businesses from possible vandalism and lootingImage: Gallo Images/Foto24/Lulama Zenzile

Taxi council distances itself from any possible violence in East Cape

The South African National Taxi Council in the Eastern Cape has distanced itself from any possible riots and looting in the province. SANTACO deputy chair Gabs Mtshala said the council and the taxi industry would not take part in any of…

Police were outnumbered by looters in parts of Durban on Monday.Image: Sandile Ndlovu

Military to be deployed in KZN and Gauteng as looting spreads

The cabinet has taken a decision to deploy members of the military in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in the wake of the protests against the incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma. The widespread protests‚ which have resulted in the…

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Mob sets mall in Vosloorus on fire — several shops looted, M2 closed in Gauteng

A violent mob on Monday morning set Naledi Mall in Vosloorus alight, Ekurhuleni disaster and emergency management services said. “I can confirm that we have received a call that Naledi Mall is on fire. Firefighters can’t access the scene…

ADT, Red Alert put boot in to criminals

OVER the past few months security companies have received high praise for their quick response time and success with making a number of arrests in East London. Red Alert Alarms and Fidelity ADT are among the security companies that have…

Man held after wife killed

By Nonsindiso Qwabe As South Africa marked the beginning of Women’s Month, a 26year-old woman lost her life, allegedly at the hands of her husband, yesterday morning in Dutywa Police moved swiftly and arrested the 28year-old husband just…

Violence begins at home‚ say experts

It should come as no surprise that youngsters have become perpetrators of vicious crimes in South Africa. Child psychologists say that violent behavior by minors begins at home‚ which may be why the country has witnessed a series of…