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Suspended Gauteng traffic chief Samuel Mashaba dies
Samuel Mashaba, the suspended Gauteng traffic police chief inspector, has died, SABC News, IOL, News24 and The Citizen reported on Tuesday. News24 said he was suspended over testimony linked to a cocaine bust, and The Citizen linked the suspension to cocaine-bust allegations. The items we read did not give a cause of death or say what the allegations were.
His suspension was part of a wider story about drugs and policing in Gauteng. His death leaves questions that only an official statement can settle.
Nothing changes for drivers, but expect statements from the province and the police.
Wait for an official account of the circumstances before drawing conclusions.
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