Protests, Arrests Made Over Shack Demolitions in South Africa

The Western Cape human settlements department has enforced a court order allowing the demolition of 87 illegal structures on land intended for future housing projects near George, causing protests that resulted in several arrests.

Red Ants carrying out evictions (file photo).

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