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ANC wins elections but loses 2/3 majority
By Miriam Mannak As expected, the African National Congress (ANC) has secured its position as South Africa's ruling party for the next coming five years. However, it has not managed to win an outright 2/3 majority...
created by Miriam Mannak | 29 wks ago | updated 28 wks ago
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340 views | 34 recommendations | 6 comments
South Africa's ANC Claims Election Win
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has claimed victory in South Africa's general election. " "The ANC is going to rule this country for the next five years," the party's Treasurer-General Matthews Phosa told thousands of cheering supporters at a victory party... Jacob Zuma and ANC Head for South Africa Election Win
The leader of the African National Congress, Jacob Zuma, looks set to be South Africa's next president following a general election. " With about half of all ballots in, the ANC had about 66% of the vote. But it is still not clear whether the party will retain the... South Africa votes in 2009 presidential elections
By Miriam MannakFive years after the last presidential elections and exactly fifteen years after Apartheid was abolished, South Africans across the country are voting once again.It is busy at the community centre...
created by Miriam Mannak | 29 wks ago | updated 29 wks ago
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2333 views | 80 recommendations | 13 comments
China: Economic Investment Equals Political Influence
Story revised: - The Chinese government has been investing heavily throughout the world for many years to build its own industrial and economic infrastructure, consequently, its political stature within China has grown, as have its financial reserves.One global strategy to...
created by peter.reardon | 33 wks ago | updated 33 wks ago
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268 views | 2 recommendations | 0 comments
South Africa to Hold 4th Post-Apartheid General Election April 22
South Africans will be going to the polls on April 22, 2009 in the fourth general election since the fall of apartheid. The African National Congress will test its political strength during the April 22nd... South Africa's ruling party condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza
In a public statement which was released today, South Africa’s ruling party has condemned Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip. The African National Congress (ANC) said that “as long as Israel continues to...
created by Miriam Mannak | 44 wks ago | updated 44 wks ago
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339 views | 64 recommendations | 6 comments
South Africa President Thabo Mbeki Resigns
South African president Thabo Mbeki formally resigned from office, in response to the African National Congress urging him to quit. "The move comes days after a high court judge suggested that Mr Mbeki... Mbeki Resigns as South Africa's President
Update: Thabo Mbeki held his last cabinet meeting, and is giving his final address as President of South Africa. ""Today [Sunday] I handed a letter to the honourable Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete to tender...
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