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- ↑ ELECTIONS 2009: MAG leading senior members New Era, 5 October 2009
- ↑ ELECTIONS 2009: MAG leading senior members New Era, 5 October 2009
- ↑ Kosie to vacate MAG seat in NA The Namibian, 3 December 2004
- ↑ Candidates for the Presidential race The Namibian, 11 October
- ↑ Racism alive in Namibia [ permanent dead link ] in The Namibian, 25 July 2008
- ↑ ELECTIONS 2009: MAG leading senior members New Era, 5 October 2009
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