More than 70 people have died and major infrastructure has been damaged after days of rioting and looting in parts of South Africa
The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated poverty, with a recent survey showing a sharp increase in hunger.Although the government increased social grants to cushion the pandemic, it cannot afford to match the costly furlough schemes of wealthier nations.South African police have said some criminals have been taking advantage of anger over Zuma's imprisonment by stealing and damaging property.
Many of the deaths were caused by chaotic stampedes as thousands of people have stolen food, electric appliances, alcohol and clothing from stores, police said.People linked with Zuma, including his own daughter Duduzile, are fanning the violence with inflammatory comments and social media posts, security officials say.
Manyi told the Reuters news agency that the violence could have been avoided and that the manner in which Zuma was jailed reminded people of the apartheid days.
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