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Convicted Rapist Takes Over South Africa

by Leonard Brody | December 19, 2007 at 04:02 pm

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Jacob Zuma has won the leadership of South Africa's ruling African National Congress with 60 per cent of the vote.

The party's large majority in parliament makes Zuma almost certain to become the country's president when Thabo Mbeki steps down in 2009.

But the new leader will need to heal the wounds in the party after a bitter battle in the party that prided itself on unity during the fight against apartheid.

Nelson Mandela, former president, and other party elders expressed concern after rival supporters heckled speakers from opposing camps.

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at 13:57 on December 20th, 2007

Leonard Brody, you've convinced me you've done the work - it's authentic. I also think that you've been fair and thorough. I didn't get the sense that you were hiding your biases, or passing off other's work as your own. Or worse -- getting paid by those you cover -- so it's transparent and independent. I also think you deserve praise for being an eyewitness, and for your investigative efforts. Good stuff.

This is a good headline for news that would've gone mostly unnoticed