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Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.

The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel. 

The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment. 

Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.

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[allAfrica] As of October 19, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,646,278. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,747, and recoveries 1,354,446.

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CAMPAIGNERS ANGERED by the death of transport worker Belly Mujinga have held several socially-distanced vigils...

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The post CDC Greenlights Evictions Despite Continued Pandemic appeared first on Afro.

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