Word: homolisa
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Backed by Transkei's 8,000-man army, Major-General Bantu Homolisa announced the overthrow of Prime Minister Stella Sigcau. In September, Homolisa had helped put Sigcau in office by deposing George Matanzima, who had ruled the "republic" since 1979. Homolisa accused Sigcau of corruption and bribery. As head of the new ruling military council, Homolisa advised Pretoria that he sought to "rectify the state of affairs for the good...
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