“A Country of Looters?”: Clip of Locals Sacking an Overturned Truck Has SA Divided

• A video clip of a group of people rummaging through the remains of an overturned truck is causing mixed reactions online
• In the clip, peeps can be seen basically stealing from the destroyed vehicle without hesitation
• While many have been critical, others have remarked on the inequality in SA that has led citizens to such desperate measures

A clip of locals ransacking an overturned truck after a crash on the N12 has received very mixed reactions from social media users.

Heading online, social cohesion advocate first shared the controversial video on his Instagram account:

In the video, many people can be seen rummaging through the remains of the damaged vehicle. While some social media users have criticized the residents for normalising looting, others have taken a more sympathetic approach and think the issue of poverty in Mzansi is the true injustice.

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Check out some of the comments below:

@nahtarabp said:

"Unfortunately, looting has become part of South African culture."

@JoeJoeLFC said:

"Is it classified as looting if the stock is damaged? That right there is sad state our country is in, for people to get food from damaged goods."

@BeSelfBereal said:

"But this is not looting. It is called "community helping themselves to January free gift, no one can be arrested for this, they were not responsible for the truck overturning."

Hawks claim Zandile Mafe confessed to Parliament fire, refuses to say how he gained entry

In more crime news, Briefly News previously reported that the fire at Parliament has been dominating news headlines all week and more information has surfaced.

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The alleged arsonist Zandile Christmas Mafe has allegedly confessed to starting the fire according to a high-level source in the Hawks according to IOL.

The source who wished to remain anonymous claimed that Mafe confessed and demonstrated how the fire was started. However, according to the source, Mafe did not reveal how he gained access to the Parliament buildings.

He was arrested on the same day as the fire. Mafe's lawyer, Luvuyo Godla insists that his client was coerced and his confession will not stand up to scrutiny.

EWN reported that the Hawks will soon reveal the evidence it holds in the Parliamentary fire.

The Hawks have confirmed that they have enough evidence to prosecute Mafe for the fire.

Mafe faces five charges; housebreaking with intent to steal, theft, two counts of arson and possession of an explosive device.

Source: Briefly News