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Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.

The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel. 

The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment. 

Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.

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Rapper DMX is in critical condition after suffering an overdose and heart attack in his home.  According to TMZ, the overdose, which took place on Friday night, triggered a heart attack.  He was rushed to a hospital in White Plains, New York.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) Many sent their support to the rapper and his family on social media. DMX’s story is so heartbreaking. He was truly one of the most captivating artists of my lifetime. It’s hard to explain just how massive he was in the late 90s/early 00s. […]

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