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South African Politics

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/ 7 November 2008

Further resignations from ANC

There have been more resignations from the ANC, the South African Broadcasting Corporation reported on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 7 November 2008

Political parties agree to promote tolerance

Political parties across the spectrum agreed on Friday to promote tolerance, particularly in the build-up to next year’s election.

By Jacques Keet
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/ 7 November 2008

Zuma rejects debate offer

African National Congress president Jacob Zuma has rejected DA leader Helen Zille’s offer to engage him in a public debate.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 7 November 2008

SA is not as stable as we think

In the aftermath of the ANC decision to recall former president Thabo Mbeki, one of the most serious warnings was sounded by his brother.

By Johann Rossouw
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/ 6 November 2008

Vavi warns against ‘unscrupulous politicians’

Trade unions need to stand together against ”unscrupulous politicians”, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 November 2008

Lessons the Scorpions taught us

Beyond all political posturing, let’s be clear: A vast majority of ANC members are not gloating about the dissolution of the Scorpions.

By Yunus Carrim
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Article
/ 5 November 2008

SA gears up for 2009 poll registration

Millions of South Africans are expected to register this weekend for the 2009 elections, the country’s electoral authorities said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 4 November 2008

ANC breakaway movement mulls new name

The ANC breakaway group will meet again on Tuesday to find a name to use for by-elections in December.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 3 November 2008

Sorry Sadec, that’s already our name

Launching a new political party was never going to be easy, but need it be as difficult as this?

By Michael Hamlyn
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/ 3 November 2008

Top Eastern Cape ANC members resign

Six prominent Eastern Cape ANC leaders, including ousted premier Nosimo Balindlela, have quit the ANC.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 3 November 2008

‘At Polokwane, democracy spoke’

Jacob Zuma on Sunday addressed supporters in Soweto. Some of those who attended give their view on the political landscape in the country.

By Staff Reporter
Malema insists on investigating ‘irregularities’
Article
/ 3 November 2008

Malema insists on investigating ‘irregularities’

ANCYL president Julius Malema says threats against its leadership will not stop the league from investigating the financial affairs of Lembede.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
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Article
/ 3 November 2008

The shift is not ideological

Policies that were looked at during the ANC’s 52nd conference had already been discussed within the movement.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 November 2008

‘We need real change’

The national convention got under way in Sandton on the weekend. Some of those who attended give their views on what a new movement means to them.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 2 November 2008

Zuma hits back at Lekota

ANC head Jacob Zuma hit back at Mosiuoa Lekota on Sunday, describing him and his supporters as ”snakes” who had long been plotting against the ANC.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
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/ 2 November 2008

Expect more ANC resignations, says Shikota

ANC members who have been working ”underground” for the new party that is due to be launched will now come out and publicly support this party.

By Mandy Rossouw
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/ 2 November 2008

Shikota announces launch of new party

The Shikota movement on Saturday declared its intention to launch a new political party that will rival the ANC during the 2009 elections.

By Mandy Rossouw and Mmanaledi Mataboge
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/ 1 November 2008

Declaration adopted at national convention

A declaration setting out the aims of the SA National Convention was adopted at the conclusion of the meeting of mainly ANC dissidents on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 November 2008

‘We are marching out of the ANC’

After weeks of tension between the ANC and a breakaway group unhappy with the ANC, a national convention got under way on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 November 2008

Opposition parties welcome national convention

Opposition parties came out in support of the national convention on Saturday, praising the initiative as historical and a significant step.

By Mandy Rossouw and Sapa Afp
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Article
/ 1 November 2008

Lekota: ANC determined to abuse power

Mosiuoa Lekota on Saturday opened the national convention by warning that the country was in danger of reverting back to an ”apartheid-era style”.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 November 2008

Stadium setback for convention organisers

Organisers of the two-day national convention faced a setback on Saturday morning with the cancellation at the last minute of their overflow venue.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 1 November 2008

The dawn of a new political landscape

The national convention gets under way at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday morning, with about 4 000 delegates expected to attend.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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Article
/ 31 October 2008

ANC court bid on convention name postponed

A court has postponed an ANC bid for an urgent interdict to stop the use of the name ”South African National Convention”, the party said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 31 October 2008

ANC applies to stop convention’s name

The ANC has applied for an urgent court interdict to stop the name being used by the ANC breakaway movement, dissidents said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 31 October 2008

Lekota backs free-market policies

SA will stand a better chance of ending poverty if the country maintains free-market policies, Mosiuoa Lekota said on Friday.

By Phumza Macanda
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Article
/ 31 October 2008

Remain steadfast, Zuma tells ANC members

ANC president Jacob Zuma urged ANC members on Friday to remain steadfast in the principles and traditions of the movement.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 31 October 2008

Lekota resigns from ANC

Suspended ANC veteran Mosiua Lekota, who is expecting to launch a breakaway party, has resigned from the ruling party, a spokesperson said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 31 October 2008

Dialogue, not disruption, this weekend

”Shikota” has been selling the meetings as a platform to find ways of ensuring that democracy is protected.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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/ 31 October 2008

Talking the talk

It began in a bakery. Mbhazima Shilowa tells
Mandy Rossouw and Mmanaledi Mataboge about his kickstart plans for a new party.

By Mandy Rossouw and Mmanaledi Mataboge
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Article
/ 30 October 2008

Lekota: A parting of the ways has come

The national convention to be held this weekend is about constitutional principles the leadership of the ANC has moved away from, Mosiuoa Lekota says.

By Andre Grobler
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/ 30 October 2008

ANC braces for bruising split

The ANC is bracing for a potentially bruising split on Saturday as dissidents open a convention to prepare to launch a rival party.

By Staff Reporter
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