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South African police officer killed in mine union clash


    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A South African police officer was killed with a machete on Monday as authorities tried to quell violence between rival unions at a mine operated by world number three platinum producer Lonmin.

    "We confirm that one died at the scene after being hit by a panga," police spokesman Thulani Ngubane told Reuters. A panga is a traditional machete.

    (Reporting by Sherilee Lakmidas; Writing by Ed Stoddard)