The South African rand has depreciated rapidly as the government prepares to deploy more troops, amid widespread violence following the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma.
Zuma has spoken about his alleged mistreatment by the court system and has denied any wrongdoing. He has been imprisoned for contempt of court.
After seven days of rioting, 72 people have died and more than 1,200 have been arrested. Can the South African economy hope to recover?
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