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POPSWhat's next: Bob the Builder? South African political party COPE introduces its own version of Joe the Plumber: Piet the Farmer. Let's hope he's a real farmer this time.
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POPSTo make a king Binyavanga Wainaina's excellent commentary on how we in Africa stereotype ourselves, turn our leaders into kings, and then act all surprised when it results in violence. It's worth reading the full article.
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POPSA slow, dry death Residents of drought-stricken Merweville, Central Karoo, watch their sheep starve to death and wait for government assistance.