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/ 18 October 2002

New charges against diamond boss

The Diamond Board has added damning new charges to its case against its CEO Victor Sibiya, whom it accuses of failing to disclose business ties with a director of a company that won a major government diamond-related contract. The new charges were handed to his lawyers last month.

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/ 18 October 2002

Twist in trial of rightwingers

A tale of intrigue and hit lists has emerged in a murder trial that has been linked to the pending treason trial of a group of rightwingers. The methods allegedly used by the police have been questioned by the wife and former business partner of one of the men facing treason charges.

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/ 17 October 2002

Firewood at a price

The road to Ingwavuma goes through a dustbowl. The veld is parched and the trees are stunted. Piles of firewood lie on the side of the road, awaiting potential buyers on their way to Sodwana and Kosi Bay. But no one can be seen near this loot.