Tensions reach breaking point in Kagiso as mob justice kicks off

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Police use rubber bullets as community members take it upon themselves to administer their own justice

As Kagiso community members on Thursday took to action against illegal gold miners operating near their community, locals who aided the zama-zamas were not spared...

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Why only rubber

July riots and now this? Both on Cele. CyrilRamaphosa you appointed him so sort the shit out

Why was this necessary when SAPoliceService knew of the problem for years? Who at station level will be held accountable? CyrilRamaphosa LirandzuThemba MYANC ANCParliament

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