Killing of farm worker highlights ever-present racial divisions in South Africa
By Abiodun Ogundairo
24 October 2020 |
12:46 pm
The recent killing of a farmer in South Africa has reignited racial tensions in recent weeks, we talk to our correspondent in Cape Town for the latest. Also on the programme, Nigeria is in its 9th day of anti-police brutality protests, we bring you the latest. And in Kenya, efforts to stop poaching have wielded great results as the elephant population has doubled within 30 years.
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