It's exactly two years since the July unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng that left over 350 people dead.
It's been two years since unprecedented unrest broke out in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng. Apart from claiming lives, the looting that followed put the existence of some businesses in doubt. Economist Bonke Dumisa discusses the ongoing efforts to recover from the 2021 upheaval. #dstv403
JOHANNESBURG - Sunday marks two years since the violent and deadly unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng.READ:The violence took South Africa by surprise at the time, although WhatsApp messages had been circulating warning of such an incident. Police were unable to control the crowds who went on to destroy roads, malls, stores and other infrastructure.
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