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South Africa to Deploy More Soldiers to Quell Riots That Killed 117 People
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July 15, 2021
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1:55Now PlayingSouth Africa’s death toll from days of riots rose to 117 even as the worst of the violence appeared to ease, with the deployment of thousands of soldiers starting to take effect.
Authorities have arrested almost 1,500 people, including 12 who allegedly instigated the unrest, resulting in rampant looting and the destruction of businesses in two key provinces, acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told reporters in Pretoria, the capital, on Thursday.
The situation remains volatile in KwaZulu-Natal, the heart of the violence, while the economic hub of Gauteng should stabilize by Friday, she said. About 10,000 troops are now on the streets, leading to a drop in the number of incidents.
“These are not demonstrations, this is economic sabotage,” Ntshavheni said.
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