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POPSSA unions blast attempt to split ANC "We believe that it would have been possible to resolve differences within the structures of the ANC if there was a genuine will to debate the issues in good faith," Sadtu said in a statement. "We suspect, however, that the decision to exit the ANC was taken long ago, and that the recent pronouncements of Comrade Lekota amount to a publicity stunt to drum up interest in the splinter grouping. "Sadtu leadership is confident that our 235 000 members will not be misled by the lies of the disgruntled elements represented by Lekota." "These elements have cut themselves off from the democratic traditions of the ANC," the union said.
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POPSTHE LIFE AND DEATH OF KEVIN CARTER THE LIFE AND DEATH OF KEVIN CARTER Visiting Sudan, a little-known photographer took a picture that made the world weep. What happened afterward is a tragedy of another sort. Go to source for complete story!
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POPSReckless rhetoric or freedom of speech? South Africa has a democratic constitution that protects freedom of speech. In saying things like this is Bishop Tutu trying to place an unconstitutional limitation on freedom of speech?
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POPSStatement by The Elders on Iran, July 18, 2008 The Elders... "This group can speak freely and boldly, working both publicly and behind the scenes on whatever actions need to be taken. Together we will work to support courage where there is fear, foster agreement where there is conflict, and inspire hope where there is despair" The Elders * Nelson Mandela * Graça Machel * Desmond Tutu * Kofi Annan * Ela Bhatt * Lakhdar Brahimi * Gro Brundtland * Fernando H Cardoso * Jimmy Carter * Mary Robinson * Muhammad Yunus * Aung San Suu Kyi
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POPSPresident Robert Mugabe Calling The Shots ? JOHANNESBURG — Many people in Zimbabwe faced a peculiar choice on Friday: cast their ballots for President Robert Mugabe, the only candidate left in the presidential runoff, or be beaten up and perhaps killed.
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POPSMugabe Vows to Go to War Before Ceding Post Unfortunately neither insanity nor old age seems to slow down this mad man. Unless of course, he has become little more than a belligerent puppet fronting for a military unwilling to give up their privileged positions
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POPSArmy on standby as South Africa waits on Mbeki
"He did, however, confirm that the acting president would have the authority to call in the army if necessary. The meeting between police and the SANDF in Johannesburg on Tuesday came after police commanders had apparently pleaded with the defence force for help since the beginning of the week. According to Beeld sources, police have not had enough resources - such as vehicles, weapons and patrols - at their disposal since the attacks began. The deployment of the army could have begun on Wednesday, had the order been approved by the president. Only the president, according to Article 201 of the Constitution, can authorise the army to work together with the police. Show of force Army units whose soldiers are deployed must get their orders from the defence force's joint operations centre. According to informed sources, the army's planned actions will revolve around a show of force and military presence to make combating the violence easier for the police. The poli
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