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‘God help S.Africa if Julius Malema becomes president’: Mthembu

ANC spokesperson Jackson Mthembu said during a television interview that it would be a dark day for the country if the expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema ever came to power, Beeld newspaper reported on Thursday. “Can you imagine … read more »

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S.Africa: Family backs Winnie’s criticism of ANC

Johannesburg – Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had the full support of her family regarding her criticism of the ANC, The Times newspaper reported on Thursday. Madikizela-Mandela’s granddaughter Swati Dlamini, also the daughter of Princess Zezani Mandela-Dlamini, said she understood why her grandmother … read more »

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Coloured S Africans close to ‘explosion’

Mmanaledi Mataboge and Mandy Rossouw, City Press Johannesburg – The ANC’s bid to woo minority groups has hit a snag. Those representing coloured South Africans say they’re offended at being lumped in with “Afrikaners”. As part of its Inclusive South … read more »

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ANC, gallery held ‘consultations’

Johannesburg – ANC and Goodman Gallery officials had “consultations” on the eve of a march to protest against a painting depicting President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. “We are not in a position to … read more »

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South Africa court to hear Jacob Zuma ‘obscene’ painting case

South Africa’s ruling party is going to court to have a controversial painting of the president with his genitals exposed removed from public view. The actual painting that was on show at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg was vandalised by … read more »

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Zuma family criticised painting

Johannesburg – The daughters and brother of President Jacob Zuma criticised the artist of a painting of Zuma with his genitals exposed, the Sunday Times reported. Zuma’s brother, Michael, said the painting was disgusting and had brought nothing but disgrace … read more »

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Malema matter a distraction: Mthembu

The disciplinary processes against the ANCYL leadership have been a distraction from the core business of the ruling party, the ANC said on Wednesday. “It’s not something nice, we value every member, but our members have to abide by the … read more »

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Malema demands to be heard – report

It was not clear whether he would utilise internal processes or resort to court action, the report said. Earlier in the day, the party’s national disciplinary committee (NDC) announced that Malema’s ANC membership had been suspended with immediate effect. The … read more »

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ANC losing patience with Malema

Newcastle – KwaZulu-Natal ANC chairperson Zweli Mkhize launched a scathing attack on unruly youth in the party on Sunday, calling for an end to the use of derogatory language directed at the ANC and its leadership. Mkhize was addressing a … read more »

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Malema reaching point of no return – ANC

Johannesburg – ANC Youth League president Julius Malema will reach a point of no return if he continues hurling insults at ANC leaders, the ruling party said on Saturday. “Attacks directed at the ANC leadership and the president [Jacob Zuma] … read more »

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Age, Medical history put Nelson Mandela in high-risk group

Extreme age and a past joust with tuberculosis place former South African President Nelson Mandela among the highest categories of risk when it comes to respiratory illness, experts said yesterday. Mandela was released yesterday after two days of hospital care … read more »

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Mandela back home from hospital – Video

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Mandela to go home – Phosa

Politicians and family members close to anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela have moved to quash rumours about his health, promising to give more details on today. Beeld newspaper on Friday quoted Ndileka Mandela, a granddaughter, as saying: “I can’t comment, but … read more »

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Nelson Mandela recovering from collapsed lung

Former South African President Nelson Mandela is recovering from a collapsed lung and could be released from hospital as early as Friday, a source close to Mandela told Reuters on Thursday. The 92-year-old anti-apartheid icon was admitted to a Johannesburg … read more »

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‘Don’t panic about Mandela’

The ANC called on South Africans on Thursday to remain calm after former president Nelson Mandela was admitted to Milpark hospital in Johannesburg. “Please, let’s not press panic buttons unnecessarily,” African National Congress spokesperson Jackson Mthembu told the eNews channel. … read more »

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