The death-toll, due to the violent protests and looting in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal has risen to 537

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The Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the number of fatalities, recorded due to the recent violent protesting and looting in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal has risen to 537.

In Gauteng 279-related deaths were reported while in KZN 258 deaths were reported.

She says law enforcement authorities are continuing investigations and adds that no new incidents were reported.

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