SAnews Newsletter 2021-07-14 AM Edition
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President Ramaphosa meeting political party leaders
Following the wave of looting and property destruction in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, President Cyril Ramaphosa is this morning meeting political party leaders in a bid to quell the public violence and unrest.
72 die, 1 234 arrested in KZN, Gauteng lootings
Seventy-two people have as of Tuesday evening died in the ongoing destruction and looting of businesses and violent protests in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Violent riots affects vaccine rollout, distribution of chronic meds
While the COVID-19 vaccination programme is continuing across most provinces, the National Health Department said the rollout of the lifesaving vaccine has been impacted in the unrest-struck provinces.
AU calls for the restoration of order in SA
Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for the urgent restoration of order, peace and stability in the country in full respect of the rule of law.
IPID unable to investigate cases in protest areas in KZN, Gauteng
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has expressed concern at the ongoing business lootings and public violence in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
SA records over 600 COVID-19 deaths
The country recorded 633 COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday.
