An EFF MP is among those who have been arrested following destruction that occurred during protest action at Clicks stores this week, police said on Wednesday.
“Ten people, including an EFF member of parliament, have been arrested for charges relating to the destruction of property. The MP has been charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest,” read a statement from the office of police minister, Bheki Cele.Cele called on police to protect Clicks staff, property and customers during this time.
He denounced the vandalism which occurred at several Clicks stores during the EFF-led protests. In Alberton, a store was trashedin the early hours of Monday morning. The EFF has not taken responsibility for the destruction of the Emalaheni store. In Port Elizabeth, a woman clashed with EFF protesters at a mall in Welmer Park. The 52-year-old woman was caught on video, pointing a firearm at EFF members as they exchanged words.
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