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Bonteheuwel protest against gang violence and crime

Bonteheuwel protest against gang violence and crime

Hundreds of residents from Bonteheuwel gathered to protest against the on going gang violence and crime that has plagued the area. Police dispersed some protesters with stun grenades and tear gas. Three were arrested for contravening the gatherings act.
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Date taken
29 August 2018
Photo by
Ashraf Hendricks
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Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp
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Protests and pickets
Keywords
Bonteheuwel,  Cape Flats,  Gangs,  Police,  Protest

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