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Camps Bay beach in Cape Town, a big tourist destination. On Wednesday, 5 October, two men were shot at the beach — both died at the scene. (Photo: Suné Payne, Daily Maverick)
Beachgoers at Camps Bay beach on Wednesday 5 October. Two men were earlier shot and killed at the popular tourist spot. (Photo: Velani Ludidi, Daily Maverick)
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