source: Xenowatch
actor1: Rioters (South Africa)
actor2: Police Forces of South Africa (1994-)
location: Upington
notes: On 15 June 2021, a group led by members of the local business forum attacked and looted foreign-owned shops in Upington (Z F Mgcawu, Northern Cape) claiming that they were taking away opportunities from locals. A police officer was stabbed during the event (circumstances not reported/unknown). [size=no report]