130 stores in Gauteng and 110 stores in the KwaZulu-Natal province.
So far, 52 stores have been damaged across the country, according toBusinessTech.
The company’s distribution centre in KwaZulu-Natal burned down as a result of the unrest.
eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says the city of Durban has lost an estimated R16 billion due to looting and destruction of infrastructure by rioters. Image: AFPSource: Getty Images
Shelves have been left empty and stores completely ransacked by rioters.
This amount, according to the South African Consumer Goods Council, is unprecedented.
It tells citizens to be prepared for this, however, it is false.
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SASSA stated that selected pay points have been temporarily closed due to the unrest in the country.
The statement went on to say that all will return to normal in the week.
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Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.
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