Death Toll Rises to 26 as Violence, Looting Spreads in South Africa

Death Toll Rises to 26 as Violence, Looting Spreads in South Africa
The owner of a shop (L) beats a suspected looter in a shop in Bara Mall, Soweto on July 13, 2021. Luca Sola/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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Authorities in South Africa said that rioting and looting continued on Tuesday, with the death toll rising to 32 as the military and police have struggled to deal with the violence across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces.

The violence appeared to have been sparked by former President Jacob Zuma’s arrest for being in contempt of court, starting with protests over the decision. That later turned into looting and rioting, as video footage showed agitators and rioters blocking traffic and setting vehicles and buildings on fire.
Jack Phillips
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