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Botswana's former President Ian Khama returns to his seat after giving a speech during the Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria, South Africa, 11 November 2016. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

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LegalOperation Vala Konke yields results in Northern Cape

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LegalSANParks approves polygraph testing

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SIU seconded to Prasa to investigate corruption

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RetailSpar seeking legal opinion on loan allegations

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LegalAsset Forfeiture Unit freezes properties linked to alleged NLC corruption

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Former Eskom exec arrested on fraud, corruption charges

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