South African cities left gutted by unprecedented looting and violence

David McKenzie from CNN delivers a report out of Soweto, South Africa, detailing the catastrophic results following episodes of looting and civil unrest in various regions of the country. The upheaval began the previous week after the imprisonment of the country’s ex-President Jacob Zuma, aged 79, who surrendered to serve a 15-month sentence for defying a court order. In the wake of these events, the death toll has reached at least 72… The visible scene shows the dramatic aerial view of buildings engulfed in fierce flames, with thick smoke ascending into the skyline. The scale of destruction is emphasized by the aerial perspective, capturing the extensive spread of the fire across the structures, hinting at the severity of the situation on the ground. The graphic overlay indicates the footage is sourced from CNN International.

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