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Ramaphosa focuses on rebuilding the economy while investigation into farm robbery looms

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says he cannot comment any further on the 2020 robbery at his Limpopo farm, due to the possible investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS). Spokesperson in the Presidency, Vincent Magwenya, says the President is now focusing on rebuilding the econony.
5 Jun 2022 4AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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