South Africa Kicking Up a Seaside Sandstorm

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There is little doubt that last summer's clashes on Durban beaches helped the Conservatives win three parliamentary by-elections in the Transvaal in March. That in turn explains the Botha government's combative attitude -- part of a competition for white votes that will intensify prior to countrywide local elections slated for October. Coincidentally, that is when South Africa | moves into summer, and the beaches are packed with humanity.