A joint operation between the South African Police Service and the City of Cape Town's law enforcement division demolished shacks erected on land that authorities claim is illegally occupied.<br /><br />The operation started in Bloekombos near Kraaifontein, in the Western Cape province of South Africa, just after 9:00 am on Thursday (August 6) and lasted into the late afternoon.<br /><br />Footage shows protesters and some violence between authorities and members of the community that are losing their homes.<br /><br />According to local media, a private contractor was hired to conduct the demolitions, while law enforcement and army provided protection. <br /><br />The filmer, Wesley Fester, told Newsflare: "There was sporadic stoning of police vehicles, but the crowd was mostly peaceful. After much of the operation was completed, there was some looting of foreign-owned shops within the nearby township. A few community leaders were arrested for inciting violence."
