What is the real motive behind the last two weeks of looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng? According to research conducted by Stellenbosch University criminologist Dr Guy Lamb, a variety of narratives have emerged trying to explain the looting frenzy. Some have accused die-hard Jacob Zuma supporters of fueling the unrest while others have intimated that looting is a consequence of state capture and the high crime rate in the country. However, research findings on looting suggests that this devastating phenomenon is caused by neither of these suggestions. So what really fueled the unrest South Africa has experienced?
Guest: Dr Guy Lamb – Criminologist