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EXCLUSIVE: Fake degrees and phantom gigs — the bogus claims of DA candidate Abdulkader Elyas
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Emails from high-ranking DA electoral candidate Abdulkader Elyas during his time serving on the University of Cape Town SRC appear to be littered with false claims.
- Emails from high-ranking DA electoral candidate Abdulkader Elyas during his time serving on the University of Cape Town SRC appear to be littered with false claims.
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- EXCLUSIVE: Fake degrees and phantom gigs — the bogus claims of DA candidate Abdulkader Elyas
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- Left: Emails from high-ranking DA electoral candidate Abdulkader Elyas during his time serving on the University of Cape Town SRC appear to be littered with false claims.
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- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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