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by Anonyme - 08/03/2012 - 02:13

I am living here in Grahamstowm - East Cape South Africa-

WE were enjoying your TV programe, FRance 24 - Then for the 2 weeks the picture was fragmented during the day Then it improves after 9 pm.-Now even the voice has gone- Can you please do something.

I am living here in Grahamstowm - East Cape South Africa-

WE were enjoying your TV programe, FRance 24 - Then for the 2 weeks the picture was fragmented during the day Then it improves after 9 pm.-Now even the voice has gone- Can you please do something.