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S. African police confirm deaths in clash with strikers

By AFP
South Africa Miners demonstrate near Rustenberg.  By  (AFP)
THU, 16 AUG 2012
Miners demonstrate near Rustenberg. By (AFP)

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South African police said a clash Thursday with miners on an illegal strike had caused a "loss of lives", but added authorities were still determining the extent of the casualties.

"Investigations are underway but yes, there were loss of lives," police ministry spokesman Zweli Mnisi told AFP in a text message.

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