South Africa faces rioting over jailing of ex-leader Zuma

South Africa faces rioting over jailing of ex-leader Zuma
A family member reacts after police officers removed the body of his brother, who was found inside a burned shop, in Johannesburg, South Africa (Themba Hadebe/AP)

Violent rioting has erupted in two South African provinces against the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma, with supporters blocking roads and looting shops.

At least 62 people were arrested, South Africa police have said.

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