- A year later: How has KwaZulu-Natal recovered from the July unrest
- Banyana Banyana booked a spot in the quarterfinals with a victory over Burundi.
The July riots, a year later, but no justice for the 237 people murdered – TimesLIVE
In KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, rioting and protests began a year ago after the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma. 354 individuals died during the protests.
News24 reports that 354 people died, 150 000 people lost their jobs and damage totaled to R50 billion.
“The deaths of the people during the unrest paints a horrific picture of bodies piling up in government mortuaries as many were violently killed during those dark five days of looting and protests, with police often nowhere to be found.”
According to Thanduxolo Jika and Orrin Singh, in March Bheki Cele identified 19 instigators of the July unrest who had been arrested in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Free State. As investigations continue, the relatives of those who died have not yet received justice. No convictions have been made yet. Read more here
Banyana books women’s Afcon quaters spot with Burundi victory – EWN
Banyana Banyana advanced to the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Burundi 3-1 on Thursday.
According to EWN, Thembi Kgatlana gave Banyana the lead in the 20th minute for Banyana.
“Burundi equalised in the 30th Aniella Awimana as the South Africans seemed to ease off the pressure a bit.” Read more here
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