Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
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Notable Quotes
"South Africa has lost one of the finest fighters it has ever produced."
— Gayton McKenzie , Politician
"a great South African who has made an immense contribution in the sport of boxing"
— Fikile Mbalula , Politician
Key People
Fikile Mbalula is a former South African Sports Minister who honored Tete's contributions to boxing.
Gayton McKenzie is South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture.
Zolani Tete was a two-time world boxing champion from South Africa.
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One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
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