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Thabo Mbeki is set to become the new president of South Africa, marking a significant shift in leadership from the country's long-time hero, Nelson Mandela. However, Mbeki's enigmatic character has raised questions about his personality and leadership style. Despite his intellectual credentials and grasp of policy
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Nelson Mandela, the iconic anti-apartheid leader and former President of South Africa, is nearing the end of his term in office. At 80, he is about to embark on a new chapter in his life, but with a sense of purpose and involvement that defies traditional notions of retirement. Despite
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South African President Nelson Mandela has issued an urgent appeal to rival Zulu factions to ensure that celebrations marking the 19th century Zulu king Shaka do not descend into violence. The appeal comes amid rising tensions between King Goodwill Zwelithini and Zulu nationalist leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who heads the Inkatha
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British Prime Minister John Major, in the first visit by a British prime minister to South Africa in 34 years, has urged the country's new multi-racial democracy to take the lead in preventing the recurring scourge of war across Africa. During a 50-minute speech in Parliament, Mr. Major
Mandela, Nelson
President Nelson Mandela's Cabinet, completed today in Pretoria, brings together an eclectic mix of personalities and backgrounds, reflecting the country's diverse political landscape. The 27-member Cabinet is divided among parties that earned more than 5 percent in the election, with the African National Congress (ANC) entitled
Mandela, Nelson
In the aftermath of apartheid, Nelson Mandela and the African National Congress (ANC) came to power in South Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country's democratic transition. However, as the ANC's leader paid tribute to the dedication of women's rights groups during his
Mandela, Nelson
In a historic turn of events, the African National Congress (ANC) was declared the official winner of South Africa's first all-race election on Friday, securing 62.65 percent of the vote. The outcome marked a significant milestone in the country's transition to democracy, with President Frederik
Mandela, Nelson
South Africa's historic election had brought with it the promise of a new era of reconciliation, but the country's entrepreneurial spirit and lingering racial tensions seemed to be at odds with the spirit of unity. As President-elect Nelson Mandela began his campaign to lead by example,
Mandela, Nelson
Nelson Mandela, the leader of the African National Congress, expressed confidence that the country's first democratic elections would be deemed free and fair. Although some areas experienced delays and ballot shortages, voting generally proceeded smoothly. The extension of voting by an extra day in some areas helped to
Mandela, Nelson
Voting in South Africa's first all-race elections began today, with over 100,000 police and army troops deployed to protect voters. The elections follow a spate of bomb blasts that killed 21 people in the preceding two days. Despite the security concerns, voters, including first-time black voters, queued
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FW de Klerk's determination to find a solution to the impending civil war in South Africa led him to engage in intense negotiations with Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the Zulu leader, and Nelson Mandela, the ANC leader. Despite the failed mediation by Henry Kissinger and Lord Carrington, de Klerk'
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Mixed-race voters, making up 54 percent of the electorate in South Africa's Western Cape Province, are rapidly eroding their nonwhite solidarity by turning against the African National Congress (ANC) under the leadership of Nelson Mandela. The erosion of nonwhite solidarity is fueled by the National Party's
