South Africa deploys army in two provinces to quell protests

Deployment of troops comes after six people killed in days of protests in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

The South African military said it was deploying soldiers in two provinces, including its economic hub of Johannesburg, to help police cope with looting and arson attacks on businesses. The move comes as the country’s top court began hearing a challenge on Monday by former president Jacob Zuma against a 15-month prison term. Police said six people have been killed and more than 200 arrested in related protests and looting since last week.