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South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed

The deaths sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.

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South Africa unveils plan to combat violence against women after 11 killings Sky News – World
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South Africa's president has announced urgent action after the killing of at least 11 women in just two months.

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South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killedBBC News – World
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South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed

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South Africa unveils plan to combat violence against women after 11 killingsSky News – World
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South Africa unveils plan to combat violence against women after 11 killings

South Africa's president has announced urgent action after the killing of at least 11 women in just two months.

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Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so farBBC News – World
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Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".

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