PAGAD
Britishabbreviation
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Pagad is Muslim-dominated group which was formed in 1995 to fight crime in and around Cape Town.
From BBC
Another Pagad member, Zakariyah Albertyn, who was held for questioning on Monday in connection with the triple murder, was released without being charged on Wednesday.
From BBC
Pagad's campaign came to prominence in 1996 when a local gang leader, Rashaad Staggie, was beaten and burnt to death by a mob.
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Officials have been cautious about the resurgence of Pagad in the Western Cape province and there are fears that its involvement in crime fighting will only make matters worse, our correspondent says.
From BBC
O father of chiefs, son of the great Queen over the water, is it permitted that Pagad' approach you?
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