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How did riots in South Africa get so bad?

Looting and violence. It鈥檚 been a long time since South Africa last witnessed this level of unrest. Troops have been deployed to handle the crisis. But how did it all begin?

Looting and violence. Days of unrest have taken their toll on South Africa鈥檚 two largest provinces: Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Rioting has left stores depleted, and food supplies are now running low. Thousands of troops have been deployed to restore order. But how did this crisis begin?

Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)
Guest: Vumani Mkhize, 大象传媒 reporter in South Africa.

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