Opposition leader Job Sikhala has been arrested in South Africa after allegedly attempting to smuggle a considerable amount of explosives into Zimbabwe.
The firebrand Sikhala, who was arrested by the South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently detained at Pretoria Central. “Job Sikhala has been arrested after being caught with explosives on his way to Zimbabwe,” said a source who declined to be named.
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Source: New Zimbabwe News
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