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Swellendam protests reach boiling point as mayor condemns 'campaign of terror'

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Swellendam Mayor Francois du Rand claims that the municipality has come under attack by a "campaign of terror forces" He made the claim amid a tense standoff between locals and police on Wednesday. The violence escalated after locals vowed to shut down the town amid unhappiness over needing to apply annually for indigent benefits.

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Swellendam protests reach boiling point as mayor condemns 'campaign of terror'

Swellendam Mayor Francois du Rand claims the municipality has come under attack by a 'campaign of terror forces' causing violence.

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5 people arrested in Swellendam in wake of violent protests

A community centre and a fire department vehicle were torched by angry residents protesting about indigent relief on Wednesday.

·South Africa
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News24 broke the news in South Africa on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
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