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Should South Africa bar dual citizens from national sports teams?

After Olympic champion Tatjana Smith announced her switch to represent the Netherlands, South African sport faces urgent questions about athlete funding, governance, and dual-citizenship eligibility.

Should South Africa bar dual citizens from national sports teams?

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