Police are on the scene in Pietermaritzburg as the Brookside Mall has been set alight this morning, allegedly by demonstrators.

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Protestors calling for the release of former president Jacob Zuma started with violent protests on Friday, which spilt over to Gauteng over the week. It’s being reported that a considerable number of shops and establishments in Durban were looted over the weekend. More trucks were also burnt out this morning. Meanwhile, the Zondo Commission has filed papers at the Constitutional Court asking it to dismiss, with costs, former president Jacob Zuma’s rescission application. The apex court is expected to hear Zuma’s application today.
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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