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276 killed in riots in South Africa




South African casualties on the rise PHOTO: Reuters


The death toll from riots and looting in South Africa has reached 276, the AFP news agency reported, citing new government figures.

On July 16, 212 deaths were reported, and on Tuesday the number reached 234, BNT reported.

A South African government spokesman said the victims were directly linked to the riots in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces.

The riots began in KwaZulu-Natal on July 9th when supporters of former head of state Jacob Zuma, who was jailed on July 8th, began blocking major roads. They announced the launch of the “Freedom for Zuma” campaign to secure his early release and called on the country’s population to join their protests. part of the country remained calm.

South African President Cyril Ramaposa said, “161 shopping malls and shops, 11 warehouses, eight factories and 161 liquor stores have been looted and damaged. He said it would take months to rebuild what was destroyed.”

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