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Real Politics: Amabutho marches walk a fine line

The amabutho are keeping the peace. That should be the state's job. Thousands of Zulu regiments are marching through South African cities, disciplined and structured, answering to King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. The question is how long that can last, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics.
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says he is not a genius but just lucky after his substitutions helped the team beat Polokwane City on Wednesday.
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