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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Assassination Attempts on life of KZN Whistleblower
The Minister of Police has been called upon to to investigate the suspicious circumstances under which whistleblower, Alan Langton, was arrested in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Friday. It was understood that Langton appeared in court to testify, after he has been cooperating with the Special Investigations Unit for several months. Langton has made allegations of a huge … [Read more...] about Assassination Attempts on life of KZN Whistleblower
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
ANC to Strike off Protection of State Information Bill Debate?
IFP MP, Dr Mario Oriani-Ambrosini says; "I have been asked to comment on rumours that the ANC will announce that it has decided to strike off from tomorrow's agenda the debate on the Protection of State Information Bill. This follows on the IFP having tabled 123 sound and good amendments to the Bill earlier this morning. Once amendments are tabled the Bill must go back to … [Read more...] about ANC to Strike off Protection of State Information Bill Debate?
IFP Welcomes Latest Crime Statistics
IFP MP, Velaphi Ndlovu said: The latest South African crime statistics for the 2010/2011 period released today, by the Minister of Police Mr Nathi Mthethwa, has revealed that South Africa is slowly making headway in successfully dealing with South Africa's high levels of rampant crime. This is welcome progress, and the IFP commends the Ministry of Police and the SAPS for … [Read more...] about IFP Welcomes Latest Crime Statistics