In Cape Town on 17 October, IFP President Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi MP and COPE President Mr Mosiuoa Lekota MP launched an application in the Cape High Court to challenge the legality and constitutionality of Government's conduct which led to the effective denial of an entry visa to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who intended to participate in Archbishop Tutu's birthday … [Read more...] about COPE and IFP Legally Challenge Government over Dalai Lama
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ANC government malevolent with delay in issuing of visa to Dalai Lama
Corné Mulder: FF Plus MP said; "The ANC government's delay in issuing a visa to the Dalai Lama to visit South Africa this week is malicious and indicative of government departments' incompetence. It is not standard practice to take more than 14 days with the issuing of a visa to a prominent figure such as the Dalai Lama. Political considerations played a role in the … [Read more...] about ANC government malevolent with delay in issuing of visa to Dalai Lama
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Government Stoops Low on Dalai Lama
IFP MP Dr Mario GR Oriani-Ambrosini said: Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe was reported today as having stated that the South African government could have issued an entry visa to the Dalai Lama had it not been for the Dalai Lama having cancelled his trip. How can the Deputy President insult the intelligence of all South African's with such measure of contempt and … [Read more...] about Government Stoops Low on Dalai Lama
Was the Dalai Lama’s Visa Refused Because of our close relations with China?
IFP spokesperson on International Relatios said; "In 2010 when the Dalai Lama could not get a visa to come to South Africa, our government refuted the view and speculations that the visa was not granted to the Dalai Lama because of our close trade relations with China. "Today, the debacle is about to be repeated, effectively barring the Dalai Lama from honouring an … [Read more...] about Was the Dalai Lama’s Visa Refused Because of our close relations with China?
