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WATCH | 'My family thought I was dead' — Durban residents tell of horror of July unrest

The SA Human Rights Commission this week began hearings into the July unrest, which left more than 300 people dead and billions of rand in damages.

People looting a shop in Durban flee from a policeman on July 12 2021 as riots continue, under the hashtags #FreeJacobZuma and #KZNShutdown on social media, in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Image: SANDILE NDLOVU
People looting a shop in Durban flee from a policeman on July 12 2021 as riots continue, under the hashtags #FreeJacobZuma and #KZNShutdown on social media, in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Image: SANDILE NDLOVU (SANDILE NDLOVU)

The SA Human Rights Commission this week began hearings into the July unrest, which left more than 300 people dead and billions of rand in damages.

Allegations surfaced of excessive use of force, racial profiling, assault, arson and killings in some places. It has been suggested that the unrest was orchestrated. 

Investigations will mainly be focused on KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. 

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