You will also not be arrested if you fail to do so.
The army and police descended on the township of Alexandria in force to seize the goods.
The initiative is called “Operation Prosper”.
The South African Defence Force says they are not aware of an order to confiscate the groceries of people without a receipt as part of an initiative to retrieve looted goods. Image: Sharon SeretloSource: Getty Images
Social media users have called on the SANDF to treat people with respect as they conduct their operation.
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Source: Briefly News
Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.
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