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- ↑ Stone, Setumo. "Supra allies out as Mokgoro makes sweeping changes in North West". Citypress. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ↑ "North West cabinet: Mokgoro praised for appointing more women". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
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