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The Times

24 July 2012

 The Meaning of Major Winners and Medical Parole

Ernie Els wins the British Open and Jackie Selebi is let out of jail on medical parole stating that he has a termina illness. Zapiro's cartoon highlights  the real meaning of Major Winners - Terminal illness as a way if gettibg out of jail.

Major Winners

British Open
Major Terminal Illness


Ernie Els once again displayed grace that has served him well in victory and defeat
Selebi to get 22 hours of freedom a week
Selebi release raises questions over favours - It would be callous not to feel pity for the gravely ill former police commissioner Jackie Selebi, but he would deserve and get more of my sympathy if he remained where he should be – in prison.
Selebi paroled on medical grounds - The reaction to the parole ruling of Jackie Selebi has shown the shadow of Schabir Shaik is still haunting South Africa's medical parole procedure.
Shaik's medical miracle - Reports from Schabir Shaik's doctors appear to have been misinterpreted, leading to his parole.
Schabir Shaik's parole paradise


How to avoid staying in prison Avi on 6 Dec 2011 in the Post via Africartoons
ALREADY SICK OF PRISON, AND PLANNING TO GET SICKER: Jackie Selebi studies the art (perfected by Schabir Shaik), of feigning illness to get a discount on his prison term - Frans Esterhuyse on 4 Aug 02010 in Beeld via Africartoons


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