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FILE: Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula during her son's funeral. Picture: Supplied.

Defence minister

Woman 'smuggled' into SA was in relationship with defence minister's son

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The Sunday Times is reporting Michele Wege was planning to marry Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's late son, Chumani.

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