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Vigilante movement grows in white South Africa
In Johannesburg and Pretoria whites form civilian protection groups to guard against perceived black threats amid riots in Paarl. Officials warn private forces risk policing overreach and increased firearm possession, while a fashion note from London reports a water pipe flood ruined gowns at Norman Hartnell’s salon.
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South Africa
Cape Province
Paarl
Pretoria
London
UPS
Norman Hartnell