The protest is said to be related to housing issues

The clash between protesters and law enforcement near Elsies River in Cape Town led to the death of an eight-year old who got shot and a 12-year old girl who got wounded. The protest is said to be related to housing issues. Fredrick van Wyk from the police said in a statement: “Crime scene experts are still in the area combing for clues." "According to reports this morning, law enforcement officers were inspecting houses authorised for re-evaluation by the department in The Range, across Epping Forest. Shots were fired at law enforcement officers. Two children were struck by stray bullets.”