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An uneasy calm has been restored to parts of the Western Cape on Friday.

Law enforcement authorities remain on high alert after days of violent protests over service delivery, affordable housing, and land allocation.Service delivery protests spread countrywide

In Cape Town, there's a heavy police presence after protesters blocked roads in Somerset West, Khayelitsha, Blackheath and Mfuleni. Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security JP Smith said they have learnt from community meetings that political players are creating instability.Heavy police presence at Blackheath, following renewed protests.

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