The National Prosecuting Authority says 46 people appeared in court on Thursday in connection with looting at a mall in Diepsloot his week.
Regional Spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane says 44 appeared in the Randburg Magistrates court where they were formally charged with intent to commit an offence, theft, malicious injury to property, trespassing and contravening the Disaster Management Act.
She says 44 of the suspects were remanded in custody and two others are still being treated at a hospital.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) had put together a team of special prosecutors who have been instructed to oppose bail for those arrested for public violence and economic sabotage.
