North West protests: Shops looted near Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom
25 April 2018
North West police say protesters have looted several shops near Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom.
Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said "sporadic incidents" of looting had been experienced in Khuma, near Klerksdorp, and Ikageng near Potchefstroom on Tuesday evening.
Mokgwabone said a truck carrying fruit and vegetables was also looted in Dryharts.
"We still have our deployments to monitor and stabilise the situation. We are still urging members of the community to refrain from committing crime under the pretext of protest, as that will not be tolerated."