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- ↑ South Africa: Campaign and Election Report April 26–29, 1994. International Republican Institute. 1994. Retrieved 13 April 2023– via Yumpu.
- ↑ "Parliament to hold memorial ceremony for deceased members, 25 Mar". South African Government. 18 March 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
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