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Political asylum

Home Affairs blames destruction of its property on corrupt officials

By Queenin Masuabi

The department says it’s working with law enforcement agencies to ensure that there’s no more violence.

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    Chaos outside Customs House

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    3343 days ago
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    3355 days ago
  • Anti-virus software guru John McAfee in front of the Supreme Court in Guatemala City on 4 December 2012. Picture: AFP/Johan Ordonez

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    Software guru on the run, John McAfee, has crossed into Guatemala seeking political asylum.

    3538 days ago
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