Unrest in South Africa

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South Africa Unrest: At least 276 Dead, Many Missing Claims Minister

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, an acting cabinet minister of the Assembly of South Africa, informed that the ongoing riots have cost the lives of at least 276, linked to the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma. The police are investigating 168 cases of murder, arson, and looting. Zuma was arrested after the constitutional court found him guilty of corruption accusations. He is to serve a 15-month prison sentence.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 - 07:30 PM / by Prateek Chakradhar

Tags: South Africa, Jacob Zuma, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, cabinet minister

Courtesy: Reuters