source: Sowetan (South Africa); Citizen (South Africa); EWN
actor1: Rioters (South Africa)
actor2: Police Forces of South Africa (1994-)
location: Cape Town - Elsies River
notes: On 24 August 2020, community members clashed with police during a demonstration in Elsies River (City of Cape Town, Western Cape). The demonstration was over housing issues. Two children were fatally shot during the demonstration. Investigations have been launched to determine whether the shots were fired from police or the demonstrators. [size=no report]