Academics, entrepreneurs, religious and civil society formations say social cohesion and nation-building should form part of the school curriculum. They say without it there is a serious threat to the country’s economic stability. The Social Cohesion Group was the last organisation to give oral evidence at the Human Rights Commission’s national investigative hearings into the […]
Small businesses have been hit hard by recent looting and riots. The Small Business Institute says it’s thankful to residents for helping with mop-up operations, but it says it’s time for the government to step in. The CEO of the Small Business Institute John Dludlu said: “Unfortunately the call is going to government and of course […]
Law enforcement officials are busy recovering some of the goods stolen during the looting incidents in Soweto. Calm has been restored in most parts of the township and cleaning up operations have continued on Friday, with communities volunteering to clean up the mess left during the looting of shopping malls. Police, with the help from members of […]
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) says it will not support any of its members who are using their taxis to loot shops in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Reports indicate that in some areas taxis were seen carrying goods that were stolen during looting incidents. SANTACO Chief Strategic Manager, Bafana Magagula, says it is unlawful […]