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King Mswati III of Swaziland lambasts West for “regime change” hopes

King Mswati III of Swaziland taunted the West and his domestic political opponents on Monday, saying their dreams of a popular uprising in Africa’s last absolute monarchy would not be realised. “Some from the Western world have been waiting patiently … read more »

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Swaziland Queens jet off to Vegas while Swazis starve

Johannesburg – There has been widespread condemnation for the Swazi royal family after it emerged that three wives of Swazi King Mswati III are planning a lavish Las Vegas gambling holiday. The Mail&Guardian reported that the wives would be part … read more »

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S. Africa: Govt demands removal of Zapiro cartoon

Johannesburg – The government called for the urgent removal of the latest Zapiro cartoon on President Jacob Zuma in the Mail & Guardian on Friday. “Government calls on Jonathan Shapiro [Zapiro] to withdraw his cartoon, and urges the Mail & … read more »

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S. African Jacob Zuma penis cartoon by Zapiro ‘disgusts’ ANC

South Africa’s governing ANC has expressed its “disgust” at a cartoon of President Jacob Zuma as a penis. The cartoon, by prominent artist Jonathan Shapiro, known as Zapiro, also features a poem, which refers to Mr Zuma as a “dick”. … read more »

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Another S.African President penis cartoon triggers outrage

A South African newspaper cartoon depicting President Jacob Zuma as a penis drew condemnation Friday from the ruling ANC just weeks after furore over a painting which exposed his genitals. Top cartoonist Zapiro’s latest drawing in the independent Mail & … read more »

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South Africa: Charges against protesters withdrawn

By Benjamin Fogel ‘While supporters of the protest argued that their meeting posed no threat to public safety, the city had declared the movement a threat.’ Public violence charges against 41 Cape Town protesters have been withdrawn following their arrest … read more »

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Disciplinary used to settle scores – ANCYL

Johannesburg – A leaked e-mail has led the ANC Youth League to accuse its parent body of using disciplinary procedures to settle political scores, reports said on Friday. The Mail & Guardian said this came after it was revealed at … read more »

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South Africa: The reign of thugs

One way of measuring the quality of a democracy is to assess the behaviour of its police. The recent brutal attack on the Unemployed People’s Movement leader Ayanda Kota reveals the sad state of democracy in South Africa. There are … read more »

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S.Africa Malema added R4m farm to his property portfolio

Johannesburg – Suspended ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema has added a massive R4m farm to his property portfolio. City Press can reveal that ­Gwama Properties, a company partly owned by Malema’s ­Ratanang Family Trust, bought the farm Schuilkraal – … read more »

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South Africa: Black ‘brutality’ blasted

Controversial Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr has ruffled feathers by saying that black people feel “entitled” to “brutality”. Hofmeyr was reacting to the news of the murder of a family on a Free State farm. Attie and Wilna Potgieter, as well … read more »

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