Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".
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"The murders are a 'stain on our national conscience'."
— Cyril Ramaphosa , Politician
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".
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