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News24 | 6 000 pupils in Free State are between 20 and 30 years old
More than 6 000 pupils in the Free State are aged between 20 and 30 years, according to statistics seen by News24.
THURSDAY, 18 APRIL 2024, 06:40
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More than 6 000 pupils in the Free State are aged between 20 and 30 years, according to statistics seen by News24.
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Motoring
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Motoring
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Health
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Health
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