Zuma says 2,7 million households hit by drought

CAPE TOWN. – South African President Jacob Zuma said yesterday that 2,7 million households would be affected by a drought disaster which has hammered agricultural output, pushed up food prices and increased unemployment.

Zuma told parliament that 450 million rand ($29 million) has been allocated by government for drought relief. – Reuters.

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