Africa waves some leaders goodbye: but is the democratic deficit any narrower?: Jose Eduardo dos Santos has stepped down as president of Angola but the country's political system hasn't been overhauled. EPA/Manuel de AlmeidaAt a time where Africa has seen a few long-standing leaders exit, the issue of change in power is occupying minds of citizens as well as those in … [Read more...] about Africa waves some leaders goodbye: but is the democratic deficit any narrower? | The Conversation
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Attacking plan pays off for TransCape leaders
Attacking plan pays off for TransCape leaders: Race leaders HB Kruger (front) and Stuart Marais tackle a single-track section on the 74km sixth stage of the Liberty TransCape MTB Encounter from Greyton to Houwhoek today. The 614km seven-stage races finishes at La Couronne Wine Estate in Franschhoek tomorrow. Photo: Robert Ward Photo: Employing a strategy to attack early in the … [Read more...] about Attacking plan pays off for TransCape leaders
Stability in southern Africa hinges on how leaders gain and lose power | The Conversation
Stability in southern Africa hinges on how leaders gain and lose power: Protesters demand Congolese President Joseph Kabila step down. Reuters/Thomas MukoyaWhile each country in Southern Africa has its own politics, recent developments involving presidents provide interesting contrasts across the region. Which presidents gain and lose power in 2018 – and how they do so – will … [Read more...] about Stability in southern Africa hinges on how leaders gain and lose power | The Conversation
SA News: ‘Make-or-break’ time for South Africa as ANC chooses new leaders
'Make-or-break' time for South Africa as ANC chooses new leaders: Dlamini-Zuma who was glowing in a white dress told guests and those who had supported her bid for ANC presidency that this was the first time in the almost 106-year-old liberation movement that a female could become president. Many South Africans Are ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews SA tax-paying ranks … [Read more...] about SA News: ‘Make-or-break’ time for South Africa as ANC chooses new leaders
Some senior ANC leaders come out in support of stalwarts
Some senior ANC leaders come out in support of stalwarts: Some senior ANC leaders come out in support of stalwarts: Some ANC National Executive Committee members have lent their support to the veterans and stalwarts national consultative conference underway in Braamfontein. Pauw anticipates second wave of action to clamp down on his book: Author and investigative journalist … [Read more...] about Some senior ANC leaders come out in support of stalwarts
