By: Poelano Malema
South Africa is currently facing an outbreak of violence.
Although President Cyril Ramaphosa called for calm and warned offenders that they would face the full power of the law, violence in South Africa continues to escalate.
Hundreds of companies were looted, and many more are forced to stop operating as a precautionary measure.
The latest mall to be affected by the unrest is Mall of Africa in Midrand.
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The mall was evacuated on Tuesday, 13 July.
In an announcement made on Twitter, the mall said this was done as a precautionary measure.
“Mall of Africa has been monitoring the ongoing violent unrests occurring across Gauteng. As a precautionary measure, Mall of Africa was evacuated at 14h00 on 13 July 2021.”
Mall of Africa has been monitoring the ongoing violent unrests occurring across Gauteng.
As a precautionary measure, Mall of Africa was evacuated at 14h00 on 13 July 2021. 1/2— Mall Of Africa (@TheMallOfAfrica) July 13, 2021
The mall said this was done to protects its shoppers and those who work at the mall.
“This decision prioritises the safety of our shoppers, tenants and centre management teams. Please remain vigilant and keep safe.”
This decision prioritises the safety of our shoppers, tenants and centre management teams.
Please remain vigilant and keep safe. 2/2— Mall Of Africa (@TheMallOfAfrica) July 13, 2021
Back in operation
The mall is back in operation and has beefed up security.
” The Mall of Africa, Waterfall corner and Waterfall city is open for trade. As per our press statement yesterday, security has been increased and we continue to monitor the situation. The safety of our shoppers, residents, communities and clients remains a priority,” said the mall’s spokesperson Minisha Patel.
You’re welcome to contact me at the undersigned for anything further,
Mall of Africa is open I was there an hour ago. Just there’s tight security even SANDF
— Lu (@LuvuyoluthandoM) July 13, 2021
Other malls that are affected
Earlier this week, Sandton City announced that it would be closing.
“Sandton City is aware of the ongoing violent protests taking place in and around Johannesburg. As a precautionary measure, after consultation with the South African Police Service, the decision has been made to close the mall at 4pm on Monday, 12 July 2021,” it announced on Twitter.
Sandton City is aware of the ongoing violent protests taking place in and around Johannesburg. As a precautionary measure, after consultation with the South African Police Service, the decision has been made to close the mall at 4pm on Monday, 12 July 2021. 1/3
— Sandton City (@SandtonCity) July 12, 2021
Malls that have been looted in and around Gauteng include Maponya Mall, Alex Mall, and Jabulani Mall.
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