"Fatal Shootings Continue Amidst Cape Town Protests"

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"Fatal Shootings Continue Amidst Cape Town Protests"
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Two people were fatally shot during the fifth day of violent protests in Cape Town, South Africa, sparked by a dispute between minibus taxi drivers and authorities. The shootings occurred near the Cape Town International Airport, where protesters had blockaded a road. The unrest, which has seen vehicles set on fire and a community safety officer killed, is linked to a weeklong strike by minibus taxi drivers who are protesting against police and city authorities' impounding of their vehicles. At least 35 people have been arrested, and police are on high alert in the affected areas.

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