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The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the Minister of Public Works in the matter against businessman Roux Shabangu's Roux Property Fund.
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Sunday Brew — October 4, 2020
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BREAKING | Ex-Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli sentenced to 5 years in jail for kidnapping, assault | News24
Former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli and his co-accused Mthembeni Mthunzi have been sentenced to an effective five years in jail.
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AFU seizes millions in property, cars belonging to asbestos corruption accused | News24
The Asset Forfeiture Unit has moved to freeze R300m in assets – including palatial homes and luxury cars – once coveted by those alleged to have profited from the Free State's asbestos audit corruption scheme.
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SA 'expanded unemployment rate' hits 42% - breaking unwanted records
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The upset of 2020? Jaime Harrison push to oust Lindsey Graham central to US Senate battle
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 Police granted more time with suspect in 2015 murder of taxi driver - Stabroek News
The police were on Wednesday granted an extension to further detain the suspect who was arrested earlier this week over the 2015 murder of taxi driver, Colin Clarke. The article  Police granted more time with suspect in 2015 murder of taxi driver appeared first on Stabroek News.
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L.A. County Gives Updates on Safety Compliance Certification Program: Businesses Self-Certify and Train for COVID-19 Protocol - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Arrested Senekal farmer granted R15 000 bail by Bloemfontein court
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High Court moving ahead with restart of criminal trials - Stabroek News
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PAHO official tells region to manage dengue outbreaks - Stabroek News
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Key omissions as Windies head to New Zealand - Voice Online
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