The riots sparked after the jailing of former presidentJacob Zuma.
Zuma was jailed for being in contempt of court.
Around 6% have reopened, 51% have closed and 7% of the aforementioned will not reopen.
The economic recovery following the looting in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal may take up to two years. Image: MARCO LONGARI/AFPSource: Getty Images
The report stated that 44% of the businesses mentioned said they are closed for the time being.
The demonstrators blocked roads with the debris and tyres in the early hours of the morning.
Source: Briefly News
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