Protests expose frailties of Africa’s two largest economies

More than 1000 stores including those of Pepkor, Spar and Mr Price, were looted last week

It was South Africa’s turn lately to expose the frail economic conditions haunting Africa’s two largest economies and its ugly consequences. Hiding behind protests against ex-leader Jacob Zuma’s imprisonment, hoodlums looted and vandalised private properties in Zuma's home province of KwaZu

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