Traditional leader in custody after teen killed at umgidi ceremony
What to know about Traditional leader in custody after teen killed at umgidi ceremony
An Eastern Cape traditional leader recently barred from acting in 12 communities is in custody on charges of murder and attempted murder after allegedly opening fire on a group of teenagers during a traditional ceremony.
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What happened
An Eastern Cape traditional leader recently barred from acting in 12 communities is in custody on charges of murder and attempted murder after allegedly opening fire on a group of teenagers during a traditional ceremony.
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