[Onthebarricades] SOUTH AFRICA: Informal traders resist police repression

[Andy]

"hawkers looted stores and stoned police and vehicles while also blockading the R101"

http://www.citizen.co.za/index/article.aspx?pDesc=40040,1,22

            Hawkers riot in Hammanskraal


            JOHANNESBURG - Hawkers in Hammanskraal rioted against police who removed their stalls in front of the Kopanong Shopping Mall on Tuesday, Tshwane metro police said.
            Spokesman William Baloyi said the hawkers looted stores and stoned police and vehicles while also blockading the R101. Traffic had to be diverted to Bela Bela.
            Baloyi said the Tshwane metro police were ordered into the area because traffic and pedestrians were being obstructed by the hawkers. He said major damage was caused to a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet, and a truck that was parked nearby.
            The hawkers fled after reinforcements were called.
            "No one was hurt during the riot and we have now managed to contain the situation," said Baloyi.
            One person was arrested for public violence and was handed over to the SA police in Hammanskraal. -Sapa
           
      
     Last updated  
     29/05/2007 19:09:33 

     


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