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Morgan Freeman to show Invictus to Nelson Mandela in South Africa

Mandela's life achievement overshadowed.

By, Uwe Paschen. This 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison and the end of Apartheid that followed are overshadowed by South Africa’s ailments. This event of immense historical significance...

created by Uwe Paschen | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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ANC wins elections but loses 2/3 majority

Miriam Mannak

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 | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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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...

created by Rachel Nixon | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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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...

created by Rachel Nixon | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Miriam Mannak

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 | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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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 | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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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 | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Clint Eastwood linked to Nelson Mandela rugby drama

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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...

created by Terri Potratz | 4 years ago | updated 4 years ago
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Jordan Yerman

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...