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Outbreak of South African township violence leaves 40 dead
In Johannesburg area clashes between Inkatha followers and ANC loyalists escalate as government deploys troops amid a fourth week of fighting. More than 550 killed since Aug. 12, with 11 bodies found after a pre-dawn hostel attack and soldiers firing on protesters as emergency restrictions take effect.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
ANC
Frans Malherbe
N. Khumalo
South African Press Association
Khumalo