| Tshwane riots | |
|---|---|
| Date | 20-23 June 2016 |
| Location | |
| Caused by | Unilateral appointment by the African National Congress of Thoko Didiza as its candidate for mayor of Tshwane in the 2016 municipal elections.[1] |
| Methods | |
| Resulted in | 5 dead, 54 people arrested |
The Tshwane riots occurred in the South African city of Pretoria and the surrounding City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality for several days from 20 June 2016, leading to the deaths of at least five people.