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South Africa rescues 33 trafficking victims found in their homes

South Africa rescues 33 trafficking victims found in their homes

South African police have rescued 33 victims of suspected human trafficking after they were found cramped in a room in Benoni, Gauteng province. One suspect has been arrested in relation to the Sunday evening incident, the police said in a statement. It said KwaZulu-Natal detectives were investigating a trafficking syndicate, …

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South Africa: schoolboy shoots down a classmate after a misunderstanding

South Africa: schoolboy shot down a classmate after a misunderstanding

A 16-year-old schoolboy in South Africa has shot down his classmate and killed himself after an alleged misunderstanding, officials said on Thursday. The shooting took place on Wednesday at Lesiba High School in Daveyton, Gauteng province, as classes resumed for a new school year. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding …

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