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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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?
Real Concerns About Secrecy Bill Remain Unaddressed Says IFP
The concessions the ANC made yesterday in respect of the Information Bill are not concessions made to the opposition but rather concessions made to democracy and the people of South Africa. In this context, they do not go far enough to address the real concerns raised about this Bill. The Three real concerns remain unaddressed. Concessions need to be made to the cause of … [Read more...] about Real Concerns About Secrecy Bill Remain Unaddressed Says IFP
