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UNHAPPY GROUP: Supporters of expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema protest in Thohoyandou on Tuesday night. PHOTO: ELIJAR MUSHIANA

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Prior to Zuma's presentation, a group of unruly ANC Youth League members started disruptions inside the hall in Shayandima, Thohoyandou, about the need for a change in the leadership of the ANC in Mangaung in December.

Zuma supporters retaliated and the league's provincial chairman Rudzani Ludere and secretary Jacob Lebogo were assaulted. Police came in and sprayed with pepper. When Zuma began speaking , most people were coughing uncontrollably .

One of those allegedly affected by the smoke was Alpheus Moseri, 68, from Matatadibeng village near Denilton in Moutse West who died yesterday.

A source who wished to remain anonymous said Moseri suffered from asthma and the smoke had affected him badly.

"He travelled in a bus filled with people and he had been coughing all the way from the venue. When we were about to reach home we realised his condition was bad and had to summon an ambulance."

Police spokesman Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi yesterday, however, said it was not known what caused Moseri's death until postmortem results were released.

"What I can confirm is that Moseri collapsed in the bus. An ambulance was summoned where Moseri was resuscitated and he was in good spirits thereafter."

He said things had "unfortunately" changed yesterday morning and Moseri died at Tsimanyana Hospital.

ANC councillor Fanie Matlala said Moseri was a branch executive committee member of ward 6 in Ditholong. "We have lost a dedicated member of the organisation who served with distinction."

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Fri May 24 17:50:10 SAST 2013 ::

Jul 12, 2012

RobinH

If this is how democracy in SA is going to be conducted, then we are in trouble. Robust debate, my foot.
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Jul 12, 2012

maneater

WELL I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT EVRYBODY ELSE BUT AS FOR ME I AM NOT ATTANDING ANY RALLIES, LECTURES OR ANY OTHER POLITICAL GATHERINGS. I HAVE A FEELING THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET WORSE I TELL YOU!!!
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Jul 12, 2012

Manndudu

U C PRESIDENT, WHAT U R CAUSING, Eh, Eh, Eh,,,What an incident, may his soul rest in peace,,,,,,please please people, check your health condition first b4 you join any public imbizo,,, i mean no offence, he might have been a member of a party but he did not die in the struggle, who will remember him including the president. Infact de Prsdnt must be questioned by police for suspicion of causing death of the citizens by organizing such gathering.
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Jul 12, 2012

Memme

Joo nna wee.. Things are getting worse and worse now.
May his soul rest in Peace shame.
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Jul 12, 2012

Mellow

ANCYL SLOGAN #ZUMA IS TROUBLING US
ANC SLOGAN #MALEMA IS $HIT

Sad ppl have to die for zuma and malema when are they gonna learn that this 2 idiots arent worth it oohh grandpa you suffered asthma really you could've stayed home not sure why you didnt forsee this.

May his soul RIP, zuma nad malema shame on you for k.illing this man
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Jul 12, 2012

januswanus

Limpopo Province the home of the honorable Warmonger Premier Juluis Mr.Hypertension Malema.
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Jul 12, 2012

MGEEZ

The President should be charged for this murder; he knew that he not welcomed in Limpopo and yet he still decided to force matters and look at the results!!!
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Jul 12, 2012

Pointman

Does not bode well for our future. Next we will be fearful to speak out on even minor issues or criticise bad leadership or behaviour just like in Zim and Idi Amins Uganda. I was testing my pepper spray pen one day and the wind blew just the tiniest bit into my nose - it was not good I tell you.
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Jul 12, 2012

golly459

This is Zuma and Malema's Fault. I know money cannot bring back life but ANC must pay for this. What is Democracy anyway, because you can’t say how you fell about this leadership otherwise hey!!!!!!!
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Jul 12, 2012

hiddengold

my condolences to the family affected let the police investigate who brought pepper spray to the venue and that person must be punished
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