Over 1 200 people have been arrested so far for economic sabotage as well as public violence.

TimesLIVEreported that President Cyril Ramaphosa met with including religious leaders and various sectors of society earlier this week.

The protests led to widespread looting, destruction of infrastructure and theft.

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Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

NPA, to oppose bail, on 1 200 suspects, Zuma, unrest, looting

The National Prosecuting Authority will not be able to give bail over 1 200 people arrested for looting and rioting. Image: RODGER BOSCH/AFPSource: Getty Images

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