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Violence flares near Cape Town in Soweto anniversary unrest
A violent surge in Elsies River and surrounding Cape Town townships followed the Soweto riot anniversary. Police shot to kill looters and arsonists as rioters burned shops, damaged cars, and clashed with officers. Reports cite 11 to over 25 deaths and about 150 wounded.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Cape Town
Soweto
Elsies River
Cape Argus
Mike Geldenhuys
Louis
Cape Peninsula
Cape Flats
DF. Malan
South African Press Association