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Nov 11, 2010 | Anna Majavu | 3 comments
GASTOL Savoi, the Uruguayan businessman arrested with Northern Cape MEC and ANC provincial leader John Block says fraud and corruption charges against him are part of a political conspiracy.
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Uruguay’s President Tabare Vazquez speaks during a press conference at the presidential house in San Jose, Thursday, April 23, 2009. Vazquez is in Costa Rica on an official two-day visit.
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