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[Date/Area Affected / Issue] 09/01/11 Places Dashboard: South African Google Places doesn’t work (for 3+ months now) [Reference URL] Places Forum Post [Additional details] 
Google recommended using the verification troubleshooter in these cases.
Google Places (Maps & Local) | Understanding Google My Business & Local Search - Part 15
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