Volunteers participate in the cleaning efforts at Soweto's Diepkloof mall outside Johannesburg, South Africa. But the constitutional court in South Africa has abruptly put an end to Zuma’s “reggae” by jailing him for 15 months for contempt of court. Jane Musyoki, who has lived in South Africa for close to 20 years, says the chaos are hurting the looters more than the businesses as the locals rely on the same establishments to earn a living. But in such civil chaos, you cannot control the crowds outdoors, especially if they notice that you are a foreigner,” she says. However, Jerry disputes the notion that what is happening in South Africa is a protest over Zuma but organised chaos whose political ends are still sketchy.

Source: Standard Digital July 15, 2021 20:23 UTC