KwaZulu-Natal killings could engulf South Africa

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The death of a high-profile ANC figure has revived some dark memories in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province.

Sindiso Magaqa, who was once secretary-general of the influential ANC Youth League, became the 35th person to be murdered in political violence in the province since the beginning of last year.

He died in September after his car was sprayed with bullets in July.

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