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Added on the 27/03/2020 12:30:30 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Police in South Africa patrol Hillbrow neighbourhood in Johannesburg to enforce the country's lockdown. South Africa, which now has the highest numbers of infections on the continent, has ordered a 21-day lockdown to step the novel coronavirus outbreak, which comes into effect at midnight on Thursday. IMAGES
Police fire rubber bullets at looters outside a mall in Soweto, outside Johannesburg. Deadly unrests have followed the jailing of ex-South African president Jacob Zuma last Wednesday. IMAGES
South African police and military hold a joint operation in Johannesburg's Alexandra township to enforce lockdown rules. IMAGES
South African police patrol the streets of Soweto on the 4th day of the nationwide lockdown. Ensuring that informal businesses and smaller shops remain closed is proving to be a challenge in the country's poorer areas. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.