The death toll in the robbery rises
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Since former South African President Jacob Zu immediately surrendered to the police, at least 30 people have been killed in the violence that has swept parts of South Africa.
Nearly 800 people were arrested in the riots, which began with protests after Zuma was imprisoned on Thursday.
But the protests turned into violent incidents over the weekend, with fires, highways blocked, and businesses ransacked.
The army has now been deployed to help over-stressed police.
Police Minister Bheki Cele told reporters on Tuesday that if the robbery continues, basic supplies in the area may run out.
However, Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapissa-Nkakula stated that there is no need to declare a state of emergency regarding the violence in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces.
According to EWN, the governor of KwaZulu-Natal, Sihle Zikalala, said that so far, about 26 people have been killed in the province, including a 15-year-old boy. Agence France-Presse said six people have been confirmed dead in Gauteng.
Officials accused some groups of using anger at Zuma’s imprisonment to commit crimes, while others said anger at unemployment and poverty was fueling chaos.
But Mr. Sele warned that “any misfortune or personal circumstances of our people do not give anyone the right to plunder, destroy, do whatever they want and violate the law.”
He also revealed that they are investigating 12 people who incited violence.
Fake news on the Internet has fueled riots, which has caused some concerns, and the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has revealed that it is investigating a tweet sent by Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla.
The party’s deputy secretary-general Jesse Duarte said: “She will have to answer and explain the meaning of her tweets and the results they will lead to.” According to South Africa’s “Daily Mavericks” report.
Last month, Zuma was convicted of contempt of court for failing to participate in a corruption investigation during the presidency.
The 79-year-old denied corruption and was sentenced to 15 months in prison. He surrendered to the police later on Wednesday.
He hopes that the country’s Constitutional Court will revoke or commute the sentence. However, legal experts say that his chances of success are slim.
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