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Western Cape killings fuel fresh debate over death penalty
SAPS at Lwandle shooting aftermath.
South Africa
The Lwandle and Khayelitsha killings have revived calls for South Africa to restore the death penalty, but experts remain divided over deterrence, wrongful convictions and the country’s ability to prosecute violent crimes effectively.
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- September 29, 2026
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- IOL