South Africa: Police fires at protesters


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The South African police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters who tried to overturn a car today, Tuesday, reports Reuters. Thousands of protesters marched to demand better sanitation, electricity and housing in impoverished townships. President Zuma had promised to improve those services but the current recession hit his government objective. Protests and strikes by the South African population have been one of Mr. Zuma main challenges since his presidency, notes the [BBC->
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8304602.stm
].

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