a minute agoBloody riots in South Africa after the former president handed himself over to the police: At least 30 dead.
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)At least 30 people have died in the violence that erupted in parts of South Africa since former President Jacob Zuma handed himself over to the police last week. At least 800 people have been arrested in riots that began after Zuma's imprisonment. But protests became violent during the weekend, with fire, highways [...]
At least 800 people have been arrested in riots that began after Zuma's imprisonment.
But protests became violent during the weekend, with fire, clogged highways and broken businesses, reports the BBC.
The military is on their way to help the police.
Police Minister Bheki Cele has told reporters that if the riots continue, then the endangered areas could be left without bread.
However, the defence minister had said there was no need to declare the emergency situation yet.
79-year-old Zuma has denied allegations of corruption. /Periscope
