A man was allegedly shot by Cape Town police after a group of protesters reportedly attacked a police vehicle who has responded to reports of looting in the area on April 22.

According to Gabriel Peters, on whose property the man died, it is unclear whether the man was part of the group of protesters or simply walking from the shop.

Shops have been looted across Cape Town as the economic effects of the coronavirus lockdown sets in.

Many trucks carrying food to retail stores have been stopped and looted by protesters.