Community safety MEC Alan Winde said there were allegations that political parties had instigated the protests, 'putting lives on the line and using children'.
Videos showed a large crowd of protesters wielding municipal dustbins, sticks, tyres and branches.
"I am angered by reports of two deaths and one injury as a result of protest action which took place in Caledon this morning. My thoughts are with the families of the victims in this devastating time," said Winde.
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