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South Africa: Police Launch Investigation After 'Gang Element' Opens Fire During Cape Town Protest
News24Wire, 29 May 2018
Cape Town police are investigating complaints of attempted murder after live ammunition was fired at them by a "gang element" as they monitored a protest in Woodlands, Mitchells… Read more »
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South Africa: Mitchells Plain Business Owners Devastated By Overnight Looting, Vandalism
News24Wire, 29 May 2018
Business owners in Mitchells Plain were devastated to find their premises vandalised on Tuesday morning, following violent protests in the area on Monday evening. Read more »
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South Africa: Grannies, Children Among Looters As Protesters Go On Rampage in Cape Town
News24Wire, 29 May 2018
At least six shops in Woodlands, Mitchells Plain were looted overnight following unrest, after authorities thwarted an attempted land invasion over the weekend. Read more »
Land Protests on the Rise in South Africa
Several shops in Woodlands, Mitchells Plain, were looted overnight after protesters occupied land in the area. Police called on landowners to take reasonable steps to protect their properties from "invasion" after coming under fire during the protests.
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The South African Human Rights Commission has called on Public Protector Busiswe Mkhwebane to investigate allegations of housing list corruption following protests by Parkwood ... Read more »
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The ruling African National Congress has opened the debate on land redistribution, with or without compensation. This issue has been a hot potato on the political landscape, with ... Read more »
