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From the head down: rot in South Africa

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Corruption and Consequences: The Fall of a President

This chapter examines the legal challenges facing a former South African president accused of corruption linked to a 1999 arms deal, deeply rooted in a historical context of state capture. It highlights the broader implications of corruption on governance and the lives of citizens in post-apartheid South Africa.

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