WATCH: Army deployment starts in KZN to stem tide of violence
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has begun deploying soldiers to various hotspots around violence-torn KwaZulu-Natal.
Some 2500 soldiers have been deployed in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng to assist the police in restoring law and order. The arrival of soldiers comes as sporadic unrest and looting continued unabated in Durban and its surrounds on Tuesday.
The violence, looting and destruction of property has seen police arrest 304 suspects in KwaZulu-Natal.
SANDF troops are on the streets of Durban. On West Street this morning they dispersed a small crowd of looters. @TeamNews24 #ZumaUnrest #KZNshutdown pic.twitter.com/CBC33wUYkq
— Jeff Wicks (@wicks_jeff) July 13, 2021
Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Tuesday there is no need at present for a declaration of a state of emergency.
“For now the situation, yes the situation looks like it has gone out of hand and we are all concerned about what is happening, but when he has been advised the president will then declare a state of emergency if a need arises based on that assessment report.”
Deployment of troop has begun in KZN #KZNshutdown #SANDF pic.twitter.com/uVSHYHbopC
— marius vd walt (@mariusvdw) July 13, 2021
SANDF starting to act. West Str, Durban.#SouthAfricaIsBurning / duduzile Zuma / anele pic.twitter.com/5FVu7pETXD
— Car Tracker SA (@CarTrackerSA) July 13, 2021
