2021 South African unrest
The 2021 South African unrest is a series of ongoing riots and protests in the South African provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. It began on 9 July and then spread to Gauteng on the evening of 11 July.[1][2]
The riots began as a protest following the arrest and detainment of former President Jacob Zuma.[3] As of 16 July, 117 people have died due to the unrest, and 2,200 have been arrested.[4] As of 17 July, 212 people have died due to the unrest, and 2,300 have been arrested. As of 22 July, 337 people have died due to the unrest, and 2,300 have been arrested.
2021 South African Unrest Media
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Protest effects on road networksLegend:* Road closure* Road protest
- 15 July, Queue for Gillitts Checkers reaches 800m long by 9am in the morning..jpg
A surviving grocery store's queue reaches 800m long shortly after reopening.
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Empty shelves in a grocery store due to panic buying during the 2021 South African unrest
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South African looting response
References
- ↑ Wroughton, Lesley (12 July 2021). "South Africa deploys military as protests turn violent in wake of Jacob Zuma's jailing". Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/07/12/south-africa-zuma-protests/. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
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