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S.African women suffering 'epidemic' of violence, activists warn

Activists have warned of an "epidemic" of violence against women, after a spate of killings and rapes sparked outrage in South Africa. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  REUTERS

REUTERS

Johannesburg,

Activists have warned of an "epidemic" of violence against women in South Africa after a spate of killings and rapes sparked outrage in a country with one of the world's highest murder rates.

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