Africa Updates: Jessie Duarte’s passing , PP’s office to subpoena the President

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ANC deputy secretary general and veteran anti-apartheid activist Yasmin “Jessie” Duarte died in the early hours of Sunday morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. The office of the public protector (PPSA) announced on Tuesday it would be invoking its subpoena powers in an investigation into allegations of a violation of the Executive Ethics Code by President Cyril Ramaphosa and more.
19 Jul 2022 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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