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Residents of Relela Village, outside Tzaneen riot after a murder suspect was released from jail following questioning. The protesters burned several houses, armed themselves with petrol bombs and stones, and attacked the local police at the station. When police confronted the rioters a fifteen year old, as well as two other unidentified persons were shot and killed, allegedly by police. 15 officers were injured, three critically and 19 police vehicles were damaged during the confrontation while nine people were arrested for public violence. The following day the police confirmed two at fault deaths. Conflicting reports hold that three deaths were reported. |
