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5 Killed In Cape Town Amid Strike By Taxi-Drivers
Five people have been killed in the South African city of Cape Town as a strike by mini-bus taxi drivers that began last week turned violent, authorities said on Tuesday.
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8-Year-Old Indian-Origin Girl Kidnapped In South Africa's Cape Town
The abduction of an eight-year-old Indian-origin girl in South Africa's Cape Town and the alleged inaction of the police in probing the case has triggered protests by the residents of the city.
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Ahead of Jacob Zuma's Key Address, South Africans Protest Outside Parliament
As South African President Jacob Zuma readied to deliver his keynote address to the nation on Thursday, hoards of angry residents protested outside the Parliament in Cape Town on his failure to deliver on his promises.
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South African Police Fire Stun Grenades at Students
South African police fired stun grenades at students who lit fires outside President Jacob Zuma's offices following a week of protests, the first signs of the post-apartheid 'Born Free' generation flexing its muscle.
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South Africa's ANC Risks Young Voter Anger in Education Fee Row
As thousands of South African university students protested against tuition fee hikes this week, one banner stood out for its raw summary of post-apartheid disappointment: "Our parents were sold dreams in 1994. We are just here for the refund!"
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South African Riot Police Clash With Students Outside Parliament
South African riot police clashed with protesting students outside parliament in Cape Town today, as demonstrations against rising university fees rocked campuses around the country.
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South Africa girl dies after rape, comparison made to Indian case
A 17-year-old South African girl has died of injuries received in a gang rape at the weekend, provoking rare cries of outrage on Wednesday in a country with a high level of sexual violence.
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5 Killed In Cape Town Amid Strike By Taxi-Drivers
Five people have been killed in the South African city of Cape Town as a strike by mini-bus taxi drivers that began last week turned violent, authorities said on Tuesday.
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8-Year-Old Indian-Origin Girl Kidnapped In South Africa's Cape Town
The abduction of an eight-year-old Indian-origin girl in South Africa's Cape Town and the alleged inaction of the police in probing the case has triggered protests by the residents of the city.
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Ahead of Jacob Zuma's Key Address, South Africans Protest Outside Parliament
As South African President Jacob Zuma readied to deliver his keynote address to the nation on Thursday, hoards of angry residents protested outside the Parliament in Cape Town on his failure to deliver on his promises.
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South African Police Fire Stun Grenades at Students
South African police fired stun grenades at students who lit fires outside President Jacob Zuma's offices following a week of protests, the first signs of the post-apartheid 'Born Free' generation flexing its muscle.
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South Africa's ANC Risks Young Voter Anger in Education Fee Row
As thousands of South African university students protested against tuition fee hikes this week, one banner stood out for its raw summary of post-apartheid disappointment: "Our parents were sold dreams in 1994. We are just here for the refund!"
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South African Riot Police Clash With Students Outside Parliament
South African riot police clashed with protesting students outside parliament in Cape Town today, as demonstrations against rising university fees rocked campuses around the country.
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South Africa girl dies after rape, comparison made to Indian case
A 17-year-old South African girl has died of injuries received in a gang rape at the weekend, provoking rare cries of outrage on Wednesday in a country with a high level of sexual violence.
