South Africa Pledges to Crack Down on Protestors

(24 Jul 09 - RV) South African President Jacob Zuma said police will move swiftly to crack down on rioters after violent protests erupted this week over poor services and jobs.

Fr Chris Townsend is the Information Office for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference.

He told us that Zuma has begun to carry out his promises on a governmental level, including the reorganization of ministers responsible for public service delivery and cracking down on corruption...