Anger at ANC record boils over in South African townships World news The Guardian:
"Anger at ANC record boils over in South African townships•
Protests over lack of basic services turn violent as Police fight back with rubber bullets
David Smith in Johannesburg guardian.co.uk,
Wednesday 22 July 2009
Residents of Balfour run during riots with police after protests erupted in townships across South Africa over inadequate housing and public services.
Jacob Zuma faced the first critical test of his presidency today as violent protests at a lack of basic services spread in South Africa's townships.
Residents hurled bottles and stones at police, who responded by firing rubber bullets and teargas. Smoke from burning tyres filled the air as thousands marched in a show of anger at poor services in townships in Johannesburg, Western Cape and the north-eastern region of Mpumalanga.
Immigrants said they feared for their lives and sought police protection as there were reports of foreign-owned businesses being looted in Mpumalanga. Last year 62 people died in xenophobic attacks. The unrest comes as frustrations boil over at the government's record, 15 years after apartheid, at providing townships with basic services such as electricity, running water, housing and sanitation."
"Anger at ANC record boils over in South African townships•
Protests over lack of basic services turn violent as Police fight back with rubber bullets
David Smith in Johannesburg guardian.co.uk,
Wednesday 22 July 2009
Residents of Balfour run during riots with police after protests erupted in townships across South Africa over inadequate housing and public services.
Jacob Zuma faced the first critical test of his presidency today as violent protests at a lack of basic services spread in South Africa's townships.
Residents hurled bottles and stones at police, who responded by firing rubber bullets and teargas. Smoke from burning tyres filled the air as thousands marched in a show of anger at poor services in townships in Johannesburg, Western Cape and the north-eastern region of Mpumalanga.
Immigrants said they feared for their lives and sought police protection as there were reports of foreign-owned businesses being looted in Mpumalanga. Last year 62 people died in xenophobic attacks. The unrest comes as frustrations boil over at the government's record, 15 years after apartheid, at providing townships with basic services such as electricity, running water, housing and sanitation."
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