source: Witness
actor1: Rioters (South Africa)
actor2: Civilians (South Africa)
location: Pietermaritzburg
notes: On 8 June 2021, residents and shopkeepers set tires and other objects on fire, blocking the East and Berg streets, Pietermaritzburg (Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal) in a demonstration to demand the return of electricity in the area. A demonstration was also reported in the Sweetwaters area and a store was allegedly set on fire by demonstrators in East Street. The group also demonstrated on the next day (coded separately). [size=no report]