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Dateline Explains: South African Farm Attacks
Dateline Explains: South African Farm Attacks
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Dateline Explains: South African Farm Attacks

Recently Australian politicians suggested white South African farmers be given ‘special treatment’ under Australia’s refugee program, due to violence they're facing at home. But is the alleged persecution actually happening? Our deep dive into the issue.

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By Will Mumford
Source: SBS Dateline

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