TOP STORY TV ads for political parties? 06/10/2008 20:09 In a first for South Africa, political parties could soon be flighting adverts on television - something the SABC isn't too happy about. SABC opposes TV election ads '2009 vote will be free, fair' South Africa IFP: Tutu is wrong 06/10/2008 20:21 Archbishop Desmond Tutu's stated intention not to vote in next year's elections unless the ANC heals its divisions has drawn sharp comment from political parties. I am hurting, says Tutu Tutu says he might not vote

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Lekota is 'power hungry' 06/10/2008 18:35 Former ANC national chairperson Mosiuoa Lekota, who mounted an attack on party leaders in an open letter, is a power hungry individual, the ANC in the Free State says. ANC acts to limit Mbeki fallout 'Split from the ANC if you want' ANCYL: Lekota a dying horse W Cape ANC calls for unity 06/10/2008 17:31 The Western Cape ANC has played down the prospect of disciplinary action against disgruntled members, instead calling for unity. 'Split from the ANC if you want' ANC 'dissidents' meet Rumours of ANC breakaway party ANCYL's investments probed 06/10/2008 15:18 An audit firm will investigate the state of finances of the ANC Youth League's investment arm. Kebble: ANC figures owe cash No eye-to-eye on AA for youth Kebble, ANCYL link 'criminal' ANC acts to limit Mbeki fallout 06/10/2008 08:06 A worried ANC has deployed the party leadership to the provinces, to explain the decision to recall former president Thabo Mbeki at grassroots level. 'Split from the ANC if you want' ANCYL: Lekota a dying horse Motlanthe downplays ANC split High hopes for 'man' Mbalula 05/10/2008 19:42 Former ANC Youth League leader Fikile Mbalula will be a much better leader now that he has undergone his initiation into manhood, a traditional leader says. Mbalula kidnapped for initiation Accept ANC's split - Holomisa 05/10/2008 16:13 The leaders of the African National Congress should accept that the party has finally split, says the UDM's Bantu Holomisa. 'Split from the ANC if you want' Motlanthe downplays ANC split Tutu says he might not vote 05/10/2008 12:19 Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has told a Sunday newspaper he would welcome the creation of a viable opposition in South Africa. Tutu praises peaceful transition Tutu: I am deeply disturbed 'Split from the ANC if you want' 05/10/2008 08:02 The ANC has told those who wish to form a splinter party to go ahead and has threatened them with the full might of the party at the polls. ANC 'dissidents' meet ANCYL: Lekota a dying horse Motlanthe downplays ANC split Leaders congratulate Motlanthe 04/10/2008 22:02 US President George W Bush has joined other world leaders in congratulating South Africa's newly appointed President Kgalema Motlanthe. Bush calls Motlanthe ANC 'dissidents' meet 04/10/2008 16:25 Several hundred ANC "dissidents" have met for three hours in Cape Town, but a spokesperson says they have not discussed the formation of a new party. Rivals capitalising on ANC split Motlanthe downplays ANC split ANC splits show in W Cape Mbeki not going to Zim talks 04/10/2008 14:41 Zimbabwe mediator Thabo Mbeki will not be attending a meeting in Harare between President Robert Mugabe and the opposition leaders. Mugabe, opposition in new talks Mbeki to resume Zim mediation Bush calls Motlanthe 04/10/2008 07:29 US President George W Bush has called President Kgalema Motlanthe to congratulate him on becoming South Africa's new leader, the White House has confirmed. Motlanthe downplays ANC split Left 'won't influence' Motlanthe 'Together, we can only succeed' Rivals capitalising on ANC split 03/10/2008 22:08 Opposition parties in the Western Cape are rallying to form a coalition that could see the ANC's power further reduced in the province. Motlanthe downplays ANC split Party critics must go - ANC Chikane reports 'inaccurate' 03/10/2008 20:11 Reports that Frank Chikane will leave the presidency when his tenure as director-general ends this month are "completely inaccurate", the presidency says. Chikane to step down Chikane to leave presidency Mbeki to resume Zim mediation 03/10/2008 19:13 Thabo Mbeki has agreed to resume his mediation in Zimbabwe's political crisis, his spokesperson says. Govt backs Mbeki as mediator 'Stop running to Mother Mbeki' Zanu-PF doesn't want Mbeki ANCYL: Lekota a dying horse 03/10/2008 16:05 The ANC Youth League has blasted Mosiuoa Lekota for his scathing critique of the African National Congress, calling him a dying horse. Motlanthe downplays ANC split Party critics must go - ANC Death be upon you! - ANCYL Motlanthe downplays ANC split 03/10/2008 14:40 President Kgalema Motlanthe has downplayed growing reports of a split in the ruling party, saying a splinter group could not pose a serious challenge. Left 'won't influence' Motlanthe Party critics must go - ANC Left 'won't influence' Motlanthe 03/10/2008 11:24 President Kgalema Motlanthe says he will not be easily influenced by the ANC's leftist allies to make policy changes. 'Together, we can only succeed' Motlanthe vows to pursue growth

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