Big trouble continues to greet the jailing of former President Zuma in South Africa as what began as a protest has degenerated into deaths and looting.
Up to 30 people were said to have died after a court imprisoned Zuma for contempt.
According to KwaZulu-Natal province premier Sihle Zikalala, the deaths occurred during a stamped as scores of people looted food, electrical appliances, liquor and clothing from retail centres.
Most stores have been damaged and completely looted. The looters even made away with coffins, live pigs, pig carcasses, and just about anything they could lay hands on.
“Yesterday’s events brought a lot of sadness. The number of people who have died in KwaZulu-Natal alone stands at 26. Many of them died from being trampled on during a stampede while people were looting items,” said Zikalala.
