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27 Jan 2015

Author:
Thando Khubeka, Eye Witness News (So. Africa)

So. Africa: Two more people killed during attacks on foreign traders

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'Laanglagte: Two killed in xenophobic looting incidents', 26 Jan 2015: Following a week of violent attacks…police say looting has spread…to Langlaagte and Alexandra. A shop was looted and another set alight in Langlaagte, and when police arrived on the scene, they discovered two bodies…with gunshot wounds…The victims are believed to be South African…The police's Solomon Makgale says officers were also called out to Alexandra this morning…[where police averted] an attempt to rob a spaza shop…[which soon thereafter was set] on fire.”

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