More than 70 people have been killed in the unrest, the worst in South Africa for years, and hundreds of businesses wrecked. The violence appeared to have abated in some areas on Wednesday, but in others, there was renewed burning and looting. A view of the area near a looted warehouse after recent violence in Durban, South Africa. The poverty and inequality fuelling the unrest has been compounded by severe social and economic restrictions aimed at curbing COVID-19. The United Nations in South Africa expressed concern that disruptions to transport for workers would exacerbate joblessness, poverty and inequality.

Source: CBC News July 14, 2021 12:49 UTC