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South Africa gets its first woman chief prosecutor

Ms Shamila Batohi. South Africa's first woman chief prosecutor. PHOTO | BBC

By  BBC

South Africa has picked a new chief prosecutor - a key figure in the country’s struggle against corruption.

Ms Shamila Batohi - the first woman in the role - said she was ready to fight the good fight.

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