In the past three weeks, the Shoprite Group has reopened 89 of its stores.
The group revealed that its focus is to build up and restock damaged stores.
It stated that the response from the group to restore operations and conduct clean-up programmes has been extraordinary.
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The spokesperson stated that the group was able to jump into the restoration operations with minute disruptions.
A report bySABC Newsstated that communities impacted by the civil unrest have received mobile stores from the Shoprite Group.
Mabuza stated that the unrest was a reminder to Government.
The Shoprite Group is reopening 89 stores following the destruction and looting that occurred during the civil unrest in KZN and Gauteng. Image: Darren Stewart/Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
He explained that Government needs to immediately address issues such as poverty, unemployment and inequality.
Mabuza was speaking at his first public appearance since he returned from Russia after reportedly receiving medical treatment.
Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
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