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[IN PICS] Only one property at Gupta brothers' Saxonwold compound auctioned off
"Final time at R3.3 million," the auctioneer said.
The furniture that was used by the Guptas in the two luxurious properties was sold for R100,000 and R65,000, respectively.
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