Not so fast: Mantashe disputes immediate reinstatement of VBS accused

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Not so fast: Mantashe disputes immediate reinstatement of VBS accused

The ANC's National Chairperson says that the reinstatement will depend on engagements with Limpopo communities and the party's provincial structures.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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