Reports of violent protests and widespread looting in the Durban city centre on Monday are untrue.
Durban metro police spokesperson Sen-Supt Parboo Sewpersad said the rumours were sparked by a fire at a shop.
“Reports of looting and protests are fake news. There was a fire at a shop. The blaze is now extinguished,” he said.
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Shop fire in Durban CBD sparks 'fake news'
Reports of violent protests and widespread looting in the Durban city centre on Monday are untrue.
Durban metro police spokesperson Sen-Supt Parboo Sewpersad said the rumours were sparked by a fire at a shop.
“Reports of looting and protests are fake news. There was a fire at a shop. The blaze is now extinguished,” he said.
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