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South African Politics

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/ 23 January 2009

In a time of cholera

Never mind apartheid South Africa, for many of our compatriots, rural life is still feudal life.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 21 January 2009

Mantashe: Don’t stay in the ANC for positions power

ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe on Wednesday warned ANC members it was a mistake to remain in the party merely to retain positions of power.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 21 January 2009

Vavi declines ANC nomination

Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has declined his nomination as an ANC representative in the National Assembly.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 21 January 2009

Cope ‘zoo’ reincarnated as a puppet

Cope provided the gap that the ”imperialists” have been seeking since 1994 to regain a foothold in South Africa.

By Mandy Rossouw
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/ 21 January 2009

Yello’ my China

Supporters were swathed in the loudmouth yellow last seen on tennis courts when André Agassi was in his prime.

By Niren Tolsi
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/ 15 January 2009

DA to launch election campaign in Soweto

The Democratic Alliance (DA) will launch its 2009 election campaign on January 31 in Soweto, the party announced on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 January 2009

Buthelezi: SA needs fresh leadership

Trust in government and democratic institutions has collapsed and SA is in desperate need of fresh leadership, IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi says.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 24 December 2008

2008: A year of dogged legal war

As we move into 2009, one prediction can be made with confidence: while the Zuma case continues, turbulent constitutional times are likely.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 December 2008

Where is Mbeki’s world elsewhere?

Mbeki biographer Mark Gevisser reflects on the former president’s annus horribilis and the uncertainties left in the wake of his unceremonious exit.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 20 December 2008

Leaving home

The Shope family is ANC aristocracy. So what is it like to leave the party – and launch a breakaway? Lyndall Shope-Mafole tells Mandy Rossouw.

By Mandy Rossouw
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/ 20 December 2008

Lessons from the playing fields

Rams Mabote likens the recent events between the ANC and Cope to South African soccer’s historic drama four decades ago.

By Rams Mabote
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/ 19 December 2008

Cope officially registered as a political party

The Congress of the People (Cope) was officially confirmed as a political party on Friday, the party said in a statement.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 December 2008

A new congress born in Africa

Cope was formally launched as a party only this week. An NEC member said it dawned on the ANC that they are the ones keeping Cope in the news.

By Mandy Rossouw and Mmanaledi Mataboge
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/ 18 December 2008

ANC turns attention to Western Cape

The ANC is abandoning pending court actions to focus its resources on the ”disaster” it faces in the Western Cape, it said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 December 2008

ANC sees W Cape as election challenge

The African National Congress recognises the Western Cape as a challenge in the run-up to the 2009 elections, the organisation said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 December 2008

Cope to launch election manifesto in January

The Congress of the People (Cope) will launch its election manifesto in January next year, the party’s leadership team said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 16 December 2008

Don’t provoke us, says ANC

Do not provoke the ANC because it will defend itself, deputy secretary general Thandi Modise warned in Bloemfontein on Monday night.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 16 December 2008

Boesak expected to join Cope

Reverend Allan Boesak is expected to join the Congress of the People (Cope) on Tuesday during the last day of the party’s inaugural conference.

By Mandy Rossouw
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/ 15 December 2008

Lekota likely to lead Cope to the polls

Mosiuoa Lekota was likely to emerge as president of Cope as the new party on Monday chose leaders to take it into an election battle against the ANC.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 15 December 2008

Announcement on new Cope leader expected

A major announcement on a new Cope leader is expected on Monday night at the end of the second day of the inaugural conference of Cope.

By Mandy Rossouw and Mmanaledi Mataboge
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/ 15 December 2008

Problem … what problem?

The recession has forced the ANC to rethink its election manifesto. Rapule Tabane spoke to the party’s head of policy, Jeff Radebe.

By Rapule Tabane
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/ 12 December 2008

Write a letter today

We encourage readers to send letters to the president to tell him that we want a commission of inquiry into the arms deal, as well as BAE Systems.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 December 2008

Cope launches battle to gain votes

Cope, born out of Thabo Mbeki’s political demise, will lay its ideological cards on the table next week when it formally launches itself.

By Emsie Ferreira
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/ 11 December 2008

ANC to focus on ‘practical implementation’ of policies

Health services, industrial policy, rural development, education and employment will be key policies addressed in the ANC manifesto.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 December 2008

Cope wins 10 seats in Western Cape by-elections

The Congress of the People (Cope) won 10 of 27 contested municipal by-elections in the Western Cape, electoral officials said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 December 2008

Cope: Public service should be depoliticised

It is improper for public servants to be appointed on the basis of political affiliation, Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 December 2008

Fair vs foul in election coverage

The first issue is: to whom is election coverage supposed to be fair? Each political party naturally believes that the obligation is owed to it.

By Guy Berger
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/ 11 December 2008

ANC created ‘Shikota’

Where did the ANCYL get the power and audacity to attack Motlanthe, the judiciary and so much more with impunity?

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 December 2008

Cope leadership to be decided on a ‘consensus basis’

The Congress of the People’s (Cope) inaugural conference in Bloemfontein will not be turned into another Polokwane, with jostling for positions.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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/ 9 December 2008

Eminent leaders wives’ club sign up for Cope

The wife of suspended Scorpions boss Vusi Pikoli has emerged a key organiser for the Congress of the People.

By Mandy Rossouw
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/ 9 December 2008

New purge for SACP

Another senior SACP leader, Gauteng secretary Zico Tamela, faces the axe after being suspended from the party at a recent central committee meeting.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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/ 8 December 2008

Cope denies that Mboweni or Manuel will lead party

Reports that Governor of the SARB Tito Mboweni is going to become the leader of Cope have been denied by Cope officials.

By Michael Hamlyn
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