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- ↑ Gerber, Jan (14 May 2019). "'Dis mos jou mense': FF Plus keeps it in the FFamily". News24. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ↑ Groenewald, Pieter (14 May 2019). "FF Plus consolidates growth with expert and experienced team of Members of Parliament". Freedom Front Plus. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
