/ 19 July 2021

Police on alert over intelligence about mooted raids on firearms and ammunitions

Aftermath Of Vandalism And Looting At Chris Hani Mall In South Africa
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has gone on high alert after receiving intelligence of planned armed raids on police stations, allegedly for the purpose of stealing weapons. (Photo by Dino Lloyd/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Police have caught wind of plans for a second phase of violence after last week’s riots, apparently set to kick off with the looting of arms in KwaZulu-Natal

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