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Elsies river housing protest results to death of a child and injury to another

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The protest is said to be related to housing issues

The clash between protesters and law enforcement near Elsies River in Cape Town led to the death of an eight-year old who got shot and a 12-year old girl who got wounded.


The protest is said to be related to housing issues.

Fredrick van Wyk from the police said in a statement:

Crime scene experts are still in the area combing for clues.”

According to reports this morning, law enforcement officers were inspecting houses authorised for re-evaluation by the department in The Range, across Epping Forest. Shots were fired at law enforcement officers. Two children were struck by stray bullets.”

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