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South African Labour Court Judge Anton Steenkamp, 57, has died after being bitten by a black mamba \u2013 one of the most venomous snakes \u2013 while on holiday in Zambia.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are devastated. No words. What an incredible man. His wife, Catherine, is still on her own in Zambia. They were touring Africa. We as a family were very, very proud of him,\u201d relative Ruby Steenkamp told News24 site.<\/p>\n

South African newspaper columnist Max du Preez paid tribute to Judge Steenkamp, describing him as a \u201cclever, kind, progressive man of great integrity\u201d.<\/p>\n

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