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- ↑ "Litigation". Helen Suzman Foundation. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ↑ "Submissions". Helen Suzman Foundation. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ↑ "The South African Constitution". www.justice.gov.za. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ↑ "Focus". Helen Suzman Foundation. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
- ↑ John Fox, "Reflections On the Tragedy of SA", All Africa, 6 December 2004
- ↑ "Former MP to head Suzman Foundation", South African Press Association, 11 April 2006
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