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Mark Minnie

Lost Boys of Bird Island: People fear what is not in the book – Chris Steyn

South Africa

Lost Boys of Bird Island: People fear what is not in the book – Chris Steyn

By Marianne Thamm

Dear General van der Merwe: Twice you called me a liar. Twice you failed. Now you are trying again

South Africa

Dear General van der Merwe: Twice you called me a liar. Twice you failed. Now you are trying again

By Chris Steyn

Secrets, lies, cover-ups everywhere – here are some of the facts surrounding the entire sordid saga

South Africa

Secrets, lies, cover-ups everywhere – here are some of the facts surrounding the entire sordid saga

By Marianne Thamm

The Lost Boys of Bird Island: Secrets, lies and cover-ups

South Africa

The Lost Boys of Bird Island: Secrets, lies and cover-ups

By Chris Steyn and Mark Minnie