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He says community members must, in a disciplined way, chart a way forward which will address their housing needs, when they meet Mayco member for Human Settlements next week. @kamva_somdyalaWestern Cape education MEC Debbie Schäfer said on Thursday the department had to close 21 schools in the Lwandle, Nomzamo and Khayelitsha areas.
The Happy Valley area has also been affected, and a further eight schools were either being monitored for closure or were disrupted significantly. ShareFree State police spokesperson Captain Stephen Thakeng said on Thursday night three trucks were burnt in Steynsrus. One of the trucks was being used load frozen chickens. The frozen chickens were looted. The driver suffered minor injuries.Western Cape police spokesperson Noloyiso Rwexana told News24 the protest is ongoing at the Lwandle area, several businesses were looted overnight and a total of 31 people were arrested since Thursday .
Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies are on the ground and will remain there until law and order is restored. A group of about 600 are standing outside the mall in Philippi. Police are monitoring the situation with no arrests so far.
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