He, however, lamented the continued violence labelling it as “a cover for looting and theft.”

This number has since increased as more than a hundred more have been taken into police custody.

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President Cyril Ramphosa addressed the nation on Monday evening and declared ‘war’ on criminal elements amid widespread public violence and looting. Image: Daniel Leal-Olivas/ AFP.Source: Getty Images

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