Police in the Northern Cape say the situation at Kutlwano Township near Windsorton remains volatile after the community went on the rampage on Sunday.

They stormed and looted 10 tuck-shops belonging to foreign nationals. The incident was sparked by the shooting of a 23-year-old parolee, Frennie Meit by the police.

Meit allegedly stabbed one of the police officers while being questioned at the police station a few minutes after his arrest for theft.

The community retaliated by attacking foreign nationals as well as looting their shops.

More police were deployed to the area, and 10 people were arrested for public violence.

Police spokesperson Sergio Kock says, “The situation is stable and the police are currently there. The public service K9 and the flying squad are monitoring the situation. They are still there and they say it’s stable although we have intensified patrols.”

He adds that they will continue to monitor the area.
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