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Prince Mashele’s ‘lies’ about Herman Mashaba’s biography cause a stir

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The author of Herman Mashaba’s book, Prince Mashele, says he was never paid but received a loan from Mashaba.
Mashele, a political analyst and author, has been giving media interviews, including on eNCA and Radio 702.
He made headlines after the Sunday Times reported Mashaba funded the book The Outsider: The unauthorised biography of Herman Mashaba.
Jonathan Ball Publishers removed the book from the shelves.
24 May 6AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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