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Jacob Zuma supporters take violence to South Africa's commercial hub

Spate of violence
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Spate of violence

Stick-wielding protesters march through the streets as violence following the jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma spread to the country's main economic hub in Johannesburg, South Africa, July 11, 2021

Zuma supporters take to streets
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Zuma supporters take to streets

There was no containing the crowds. Police were hard pressed to control the situation.

Police in action
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Police in action

A police officer detains a suspect during a protest

Damage to property
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Damage to property

The remains of a burnt car and a sign block the road after stick-wielding protesters marched through the streets

Assessing the damage
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Assessing the damage

Police walk past a shop looted in protests