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South African Police Clash With MPs Following Vote Over Zuma Home

South African Police Clash With MPs Following Vote Over Zuma Home

From BBC

South African riot police clashed with opposition MPs hours after parliament absolved President Jacob Zuma over the use of some $23m (£14m) of state money to upgrade his private home in Nkandla.

They intervened after opposition MP Ngwanamakwetle Mashabela repeatedly called Mr Zuma a thief.

Four MPs were reportedly injured in the scuffle during the late-night session.

In March, the country’s corruption investigator said Mr Zuma had “unduly benefited” from the improvements.

 

 

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