Unrest, Covid and Economic Despair in South Africa

The Journal. - A podcast by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

Covid has taken a toll on South Africa. Successive lockdowns have led to deep economic suffering across the country. And when political protests broke out recently, the economic hardship took a violent turn leading to riots and looting. WSJ's Gabriele Steinhauser explains how South Africa could be a warning to other countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices