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South Africa’s govt to appeal court ruling over Bashir

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JOHANNESBURG, Mon 29 Jun 2015, REUTERS South Africa's government will challenge a high court ruling that found the state erred in letting Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir leave the country despite a court order barring him from doing so. Bashir, who was in South Africa for an African Union summit, was allowed to go even though a Pretoria court had issued an … [Read more...] about South Africa’s govt to appeal court ruling over Bashir

I fear for the future here in South Africa

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By Trevor Ncube, 08 MAY 2015, Mail & Guardian (South Africa)  The hatred is not only on the streets; it is in boardrooms and in the state - and it's planned. The Sunday Times pictures of Emmanuel Sithole being butchered like a cornered animal by Afrophobes in Alexandra, South Africa last week will remain etched in my mind for a long time. It is difficult to even … [Read more...] about I fear for the future here in South Africa

South Africa: ANC rebukes its women’s league

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By Qaanitah Hunter, Matuma Letsalo, MManaledi Matboge, 24 APR 2015, Mail & Guardian (South Africa)  Political inaction, poor finances, disorganisation and a power battle are some of the problems facing the women's league. The ANC’s national executive committee (NEC) has lost patience with the ANC Women’s League. It was reprimanded for failing to run political … [Read more...] about South Africa: ANC rebukes its women’s league