Protests Turn Violent In South Africa  South Africa is quiet
this morning after a wave of riots and protests erupted last
week. The demonstrators called for improved basic services for
the millions of people still living in the country's townships.
Host Liane Hansen talks to BBC reporter Jonah Fisher about
recent protests and violence in South Africa's townships.
South Africa is quiet this morning after a wave of riots and
protests erupted last week. The demonstrators called for
improved basic services for the millions of people still living
in the country's townships. Some feared the riots could turn
deadly, like the widespread attacks that broke out last year
against foreigners and killed more than 60 people.  The unrest
also increases pressure on newly-elected President Jacob Zuma to
deliver on election promises. He pledged to do more for his
country's poor and provide basic services like water and
electricity. The question is how much can Zuma and his party,
the ANC, do in the middle of a recession?  W