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Police monitor the Vyeboom/Chino crossroads, their strongpoint, where there have been a number of skirmishes. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

Malamulele

Limpopo govt agrees to open Vuwani municipal offices

By Pelane Phakgadi

Provincial government spokesperson Phuti Seloba says the Limpopo government hopes that the opening of the offices will end protests in the Vuwani area.

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