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A road damaged in a protest in Vuwani. Picture: Pelane Phakgadi/EWN

Malamulele limpopo protests

Police on high alert following overnight protests in Vuwani

By Pelane Phakgadi

Tensions resurfaced following a recent decision by the Municipal Demarcation Board to redetermine the boundaries of their municipality.

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  • FILE. Police say the school was set alight during the early hours of this morning. Picture: Free Images.

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