E-commerce retailers have warned of huge delays in the delivery of ordered goods due to disruptions in the logistics value chain, as a result of the ongoing looting and riots across SA.
The violence, initially sparked by the incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma, escalated into days of chaos, as the running battles between law enforcement and looters continue unabated.
With shopping malls and other properties being looted, and in some instances warehouses being set alight, predominantly in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, this has translated into the disruption of delivery services, affecting various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, grocery and household, food and takeaways, and clothing.
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