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South Africa eases lockdown to revive the economy

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Security forces allegedly killed at least six people and are being accused of using excessive force while implementing coronavirus lockdown measures.

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Most schools in South Africa have reopened and pupils in their final years of primary and secondary school are allowed to return.

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Lesotho deploys army to ‘restore peace and order’

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