VIGILANTES & LOCAL SECURITY TAKE OVER SOUTH AFRICAN TO ENSURE PEACE
The unrest in South Africa have degenerated to the point that vigilantes and local security arms have taken over the security system in the country
Crowds continue to clash with police and military in cities across South Africa and at least 117 people have been killed in the ongoing unrest as of Thursday July 15,
According to a briefing by Acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. Over 2,000 people have been arrested as of Thursday, as well, according to Ntshavheni.
The protests, which marked their sixth day on Thursday, follow the jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma for evading a mandatory inquiry related to corruption.
The demonstrations have gained steam around the dire economic situation facing South Africans as the country battles a third wave of COVID-19.
Armed community members and vigilante groups have stepped in to tackle unrest in South Africa, taking matters into their own hands and sometimes stoking violence as security forces struggle to restore order.
Armed community members gather at a road block in Phoenix Township, near Durban, to prevent looters from reaching the community. Vigilante groups have stepped in to tackle unrest in South Africa, taking matters into their own hands as security forces struggle to restore order
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