Looting continued in the North West capital, Mahikeng, on Thursday as the call for North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo to resign grew. Photo: Molaole Montsho/ANAMAHIKENG – President Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC leaders are expected to visit the North West province on Friday to address the unrest in Mahikeng. #MahikengUnrests pic.twitter.com/BlJmMi0kjw — Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) April 19, 2018Many residents are demanding the removal of North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Presidency said Ramaphosa "noted, with serious concern, reports of protest and clashes between protesters and police in the North West province." He will be accompanied on his visit by ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule, deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte and members of the party's national executive committee in the North West.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 20, 2018 06:51 UTC