South African government says it is extremely concerned by threats by some ruling party supporters to make the country ungovernable

Supporters of African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma have threatened unrest if he is jailed for corruption. Zuma is charged with corruption, money-laundering and racketeering in connection with an arms deal. Supporters of Zuma, who denies the charges, have repeatedly made threats of unrest, and some have said they are prepared to kill for the ANC leader. ANC Youth League President Julius Malema said in June: "If these people think we are only prepared to die for him, we are prepared to take up arms and kill for Zuma."