source: Daily Dispatch; Herald (South Africa); News24 (South Africa); Grocotts Mail
actor1: Rioters (South Africa)
actor2: Police Forces of South Africa (1994-)
location: Makhanda
notes: On 26 May 2021, 900 residents clashed with the police at Fingo Square in Grahamstown / Makhanda (Sarah Baartman, Eastern Cape) as the group accused the leaders of the 'Makhanda shut down' of selling out, upon their announce of a 14-day period for the council to address their demands. The police used rubber bullets and stun grenades against the group. Large demonstrations under the banner of 'Makhanda shut down' organized by taxi associations and the UPM were registered from 24 to 26 May (coded separately). [size=900]