There have been suspicions of foul play and pseudocide following the car accident that claimed the life of controversial Bosasa CEO Gavin Watson. Watson died on Monday morning near OR Tambo airport after he lost control of the car he was driving and crashed into a concrete pillar under a bridge. Watson’s death came a day before he was supposed to appear in court to testify in an inquiry relating to a SARS investigation into his tax compliance. Watson was implicated in state capture after it emerged in De... Read more »

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• Legendary South African Musician Johnny Clegg...

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