S.African township becomes ‘racial’ flashpoint in Rainbow Nation

S.African township becomes ‘racial’ flashpoint in Rainbow Nation:

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

1. S.African township becomes ‘racial’ flashpoint in Rainbow Nation: Mayhem – South African police were rapidly overwhelmed when riots and looting erupted in KZN, sparked by the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma, and then spread to Johannesburg. Nationwide … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
2. Ramaphosa there is no shortage of food, supplies: President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday the unrest that has ripped through South Africa in the past week was stabilising and calm has been restored to most of the affected areas, but the destruction … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
3. South Africa riots: fears of race war build as vigilantes roam streets on Nelson Mandela’s birthday: More than 100 people have died and 25,000 troops have been deployed amid violence and looting in the darkest moment for the ‘Rainbow Nation’ since apartheid ended … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
4. Day of reckoning for Lions’ Test stars: Robbie Henshaw, Marcus Smith and Co have one final audition to impress Warren Gatland ahead of their last warm-up encounter with the …: Robbie Henshaw and all the Lions Test wannabes know the significance of Saturday’s encounter with the Stormers. This is the final audition. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
5. In looted South African townships the poor pay the highest price: From the window of his wrecked radio studio, Keith Maphutha pointed out the blackened remains of a building on the opposite side of the road.“Those were three businesses. They all advertised with us … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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