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South African businessman arrested in mysterious circumstances in Djibouti

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South African Johannesburg businessman Winston Cliff has been arrested in mysterious circumstances in Djibouti, while his family has no information about his situation. His daughter says strangers are demanding money from her, TimesLIVE reports.

South African businessman Winston Cliff was arrested in Djibouti in circumstances described as mysterious, TimesLIVE reports. His daughter Kim Khuzwayo says she has no information about his situation, while unknown people are asking her for money.

Winston Cliff, described as a Johannesburg businessman, is the father of Kim Khuzwayo, whose husband is Xolani Khuzwayo. The family is seeking to understand the circumstances of his arrest in Djibouti, according to TimesLIVE.

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