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Swaziland has not banned the wearing of miniskirts

December 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Swaziland has not banned the wearing of miniskirts, government spokesperson Percy Simelane said. “Government has not deliberated or taken any position to that effect in recent times or any other time, nor has it ordered the arrest of anyone wearing … read more »

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Swaziland bans miniskirts, midriff-revealing tops saying they provoke rape

December 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Police in the small African kingdom of Swaziland have banned women from wearing miniskirts and midriff-revealing tops saying they provoke rape. Offenders face a six-month jail term under the ban, which invokes a colonial criminal law dating back to 1889. … read more »

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South Africa: ANCYL denies Juju, Lamola spat

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The ANCYL has denied reports that its deputy president Ronald Lamola will be removed from his position after a disagreement with its expelled president Julius Malema. “We dismiss this rumour with the contempt it deserves and we are well aware … read more »

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