South African police have clashed with protesters at the court appearance of an 18-year-old white man charged with the murder of four slum dwellers.
The prosecution alleges that Johan Nel went on a shooting spree in North West Province. Nine others were wounded.
The crowd broke down the main gate of the court house in Swartruggens and threw stones at the armoured police vehicle carrying the accused man.
Many residents believe the shooting was racially motivated.
Police say the attack's motive is still under investigation, but the BBC's Mpho Lakaje says the many in the country are shocked at the incident.
The official opposition, The Democratic Alliance, has appealed for the shooting not be politicised.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7206369.stm
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