Njabulo Ngidi Thembinkosi Lorch's conviction will test SA
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Thembinkosi Lorch's conviction for assaulting his girlfriend is a line in the sand for South African football. How the fraternity reacts to this will show where its moral compass is pointed, writes Njabulo Ngidi.
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Orlando Pirates star Lorch found guilty of strangling and hitting his girlfriend - report