Bomb scare drama unfolds at same Verulam mosque

[Daily Maverick] Monday, 14 May 2018 “Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things can not be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” ― Mark Twain Story of the Day [After a damning report and takeover by the national government, Mahumapelo attempts brutal fightback]( By Qaanitah Hunter In a damning blow to Supra Mahumapelo, the Cabinet has decided to take all powers away from the provincial government in North West and to strip municipalities run by his allies of all powers, in a bid to “close the taps” that fed his tainted politics. This explains why Mahumapelo has been falling over his feet, mobilising support all over the province since putting himself on leave in an effort to antagonise against the interventions. While You Were Sleeping [Verulam mosque scene of another attack]( The same mosque where an Imam's throat was slit last week was the scene of a bomb scare on Sunday night. 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