5.17.1. A pharmacy and surgery in Nketa 8 were destroyed beyond repair and goods looted from the buildings. Two shops (Tilus and Sakhelene supermarkets) in Nketa 8 were looted and buildings vandalized. An interview was conducted with a female resident whose home was searched by two soldiers and one police officer. She stated that these army and police officers were in search of goods that were looted during the national shut down. The resident mentioned that these officers searched the house without producing a search warrant demanding receipts for all the groceries they found. She was not harmed during the questioning. 5.17.2. Other areas that were monitored are Emakhandeni, Cowdry Park, Emgwanwini, Pumula North and Nkulumane. It was noted that the general environment was calm and people were doing their usual business. It was however observed that shops were looted and vandalized with the most affected being Choppies supermarket. The intensity of the damage was not as severe as in the other areas monitored. 5.18. West Commonage Magistrates Court 5.18.1. On the 22nd of January 2019, the ZHRC managed to monitor the court proceedings at West Commonage Magistrates Court where most people (Including women and juveniles) appeared on different charges ranging from looting, unlawful entry, theft and public violence during the shut-down. Bail applications were opposed and dismissed by the courts on the ground that the accused persons were likely to continue looting if released on bail but however, some juveniles were granted bail on usual conditions. Those who pleaded guilty had their matters were given custodial sentences without the option of a fine or any other Page 41 of 68