<br /> <p>Activists caused damage to a number of H&M stores in South Africa on Saturday, January 13, after the clothing chain became embroiled in a racism controversy</a>, according to local reports</a>.</p><p>H&M’s use of a black child model for a hoodie with the phrase “coolest monkey in the jungle” attracted widespread criticism. The company withdrew the publicity image from its website and apologized.</p><p>This footage is described as showing the Menlyn Mall in Pretoria, South Africa. Local reports</a> said the entire floor was shut down as a result of the protests.</p><p>Protests also took place at H&M stores in Sandton and East Rand, News 24 reported</a>, as well as Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg</a>. Credit: Twitter/Zwi_Sibindi via Storyful</p><br />
