A house was stoned and a construction site was set alight in apparent criminal attacks in Sasolburg overnight, Free State police said on Thursday.

"It appeared to be criminally motivated: people taking an opportunity," Constable Peter Kareli said.

Two people have died and several have been injured in protests in the town since Sunday.

The motive for the attack on the house was not known, as it was not owned by a municipal...read more here: Sasolburg house set alight