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Thousands march for tavern closure A crowd of about 5,000 disgruntled Buffalo City residents attended a peaceful protest march against drugs and undocumented foreign nationals in KuGompo City, formerly East London, on Friday. Buffalo City Metro executive mayor, Princess Faku, was at the forefront, leading the strong crowd to a nearby tavern situated in Park Street, North End. KuGompo City residents have been calling for the permanent closure of California, notorious for criminal activities. Read more on page 2. PHOTO: MANDLENKOSI MXENGI