Stick-wielding protesters march through the streets as violence following the jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma spread to the country's main economic hub in Johannesburg. Photo: ReutersSouth Africa deployed soldiers on Monday (local time) to quell violence that erupted following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma, after days of riots left at least six people dead. Police said disturbances had intensified as Zuma challenged his 15-month prison term in the country's top court. Demonstrators loot stores as protests continue, following imprisonment of former South Africa President Jacob Zuma, in Katlehong. Zuma also faces a corruption case relating to a $2 billion arms deal in 1999 when he was deputy president.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 12, 2021 20:37 UTC