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Murderer George ‘Geweld’ Thomas has been in jail for more than a decade. But last week, on 17 September, the prisons boss described him as South Africa’s “number one gang leader” whose movements could risk national security. Scandals surrounding Thomas now point to how the cri...

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Bias Comparison — LONG ARM OF THE ’LORD’: Serving 175 years, 'the Lord' still rules South Africa's gangs from his cell

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LONG ARM OF THE ’LORD’: Serving 175 years, 'the Lord' still rules South Africa's gangs from his cell

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Bias & Framing Analysis

Top Framing Differences

Left: Murderer George ‘Geweld’ Thomas has been in jail for more than a decade. But last week, on 17 September, the prisons boss described him as South Africa’s “number one gang leader” whose movements could risk national security. Scandals surrounding Thomas now point to how the criminal justice system has been infiltrated, basically from start to finish.
Center: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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Left-leaning desks have 1 source on "LONG ARM OF THE ’LORD’: Serving 175 years, 'the Lord' still rules South Africa's gangs from his cell"; additional angles may appear as coverage expands.

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Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.

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1m agoDaily Maverick (ZA): Murderer George ‘Geweld’ Thomas has been in jail for more than a decade. But last week, on 17 September, the prisons boss described him as S

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LONG ARM OF THE ’LORD’: Serving 175 years, 'the Lord' still rules South Africa's gangs from his cell