source: EWN
actor1: Rioters (South Africa)
actor2: N/A
location: Scottburgh
notes: On 12 July 2021, inmates set on fire the Umzinto Correctional Centre, Scottburgh (Ugu,KwaZulu-Natal). The incident is linked to mass demonstrations that took place after the former president was arrested. Demonstrators called for his release followed by looting and public violence. 2 inmates died during the incident. [size=no report]