The death toll in the riots in South Africa reaches 117

"Today, the South African Police Service received a report on 26 deaths in total in connection with the riots in Gauteng ... Deaths in KwaZulu-Natal, which have been confirmed as related to violence, total 91", - quotes RIA Novosti the words of the acting minister at President of South Africa Kumbudzo Ntshaveni.

Earlier it was reported about 72 deaths.

Last week, riots broke out in South Africa over the sentencing of ex-President Jacob Zuma.

The commander-in-chief of South Africa ordered to call in reserve troops.