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Alexandra violent protest due to vote rigging claims

Johannesburg – Alexandra township was on a knife edge on Friday night as police and protesters clashed.

Tyres were burnt and stones were thrown at police at the corner of sixth Avenue and Alfred Nzo Street. This is near the Madala hostel and Nobuhle – an IFP strong hold.

Anxious residents and children stood on the sidelines unable to get to their homes. A huge contingent of armed police and JMPD officers stood armed with rubber bullets and stun grenades ready to quell the situation while a helicopter hovered above…

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South Africa Today – South Africa News – Alexandra township