EIN News: South Africa Government & Politics News

Peace with Justice

25 Jul 2008 01:49 GMT

... Further in peace and security news, Zimbabwes political rivals signed a memorandum of understanding that ... deal, facilitated by President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, calls the three sides to commit to ... celebrated the 90th birthday of the former South African president and freedom fighter Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. ...

G8 Hypocrisy

25 Jul 2008 01:49 GMT

... not recognise the legitimacy of President Mugabes government and calling on the appointment of a ... resolve the crisis. In the meantime, the South African president, Thabo Mbeki, is scheduled to meet ... granted. Meanwhile in Southern Africa, SADC justice ministers met to consider the regional draft Protocol ...

Mugabe's thuggery gets help from high places at U.N.

25 Jul 2008 01:47 GMT

... step down because he stole the recent election by having voters beaten and turned away ... a reconciliation was brokered this week by South Africa between Mugabe and the opposition. One suspects ... telephone and one of the few great political reputations in the world, had his way ...

African Blog Review ' July 23, 2008

25 Jul 2008 01:47 GMT

... outlining a framework for talks on Zimbabwe's political crisis has ranged from guarded optimism to ... of questions surrounding the agreement: Of course, South African President Thabo Mbeki (and whats left of ... rests with him. President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa will claim vindication for his long years ...

Zuma visits impoverished whites

25 Jul 2008 01:47 GMT

... meeting with residents was akin to a government imbizo, although it was convened by Zuma ... He said almost 10 percent of white South Africans were now living in poverty and could ... that his visit was not motivated by political considerations, it has clearly won him sympathy ...

Zimbabwe rival parties formally start talks in S. Africa

25 Jul 2008 01:47 GMT

... Pretoria to seek an end to Zimbabwe's political deadlock. The talks were under way on ... Elton Mangoma. The four negotiators flew to South Africa Wednesday on the same flight, reported Zimbabwe's ... the date of signing of this MoU." South African President Thabo Mbeki, who was entrusted by ...

Mbeki to lead delegation to S. Africa-EU summit

25 Jul 2008 01:47 GMT

... South African President Thabo Mbeki will lead a government delegation to the inaugural South Africa-European Union Summit, scheduled for Friday in Bordeaux, France, the foreign affairs department said on ...

China's Darfur policy in tune with law, morality

25 Jul 2008 01:14 GMT

... resources. The long conflicts between the Sudanese government and local rebellious militias have led to ... achieve a comprehensive ceasefire and speed up political negotiation, which would exclude factions who did ... the situation. Later former Chinese ambassador to South Africa Liu Guijin was appointed as special representative ...

Freedom in a fortnight: A view from the trenches

25 Jul 2008 00:39 GMT

... degrees in nonviolence despite the deeply polarised political environment in Zimbabwe since 2000. WOZA was ... their blood is on his hands. The South African mediation team stressed that the aim of ... do not think power sharing or a government of national unity (GNU) can work in ...

Zimbabwe talks focus on power sharing structure

25 Jul 2008 00:38 GMT

... focus on the structure of a power-sharing government for Zimbabwe. The talks were being held ... secret location in an effort by the South African President Thabo Mbeki to allow the deliberations ... prime minister sharing power," said a Zimbabwean politician, who did not want to be named. ...

Barack Obama's Remarks in Berlin

25 Jul 2008 00:35 GMT

... Let me thank Chancellor Merkel and Foreign Minister Steinmeier for welcoming me earlier today. Thank ... savage war criminals to justice; and in South Africa, where the struggle of a courageous people ... as we pass responsibility to the Iraqi government and finally bring this war to a ...

"Can Mbeki be an honest broker?"

25 Jul 2008 00:34 GMT

... QUESTION: Do you think that President - South African President Mbeki can be an honest broker ... situation. QUESTION: Well, just - but does South Africa support the Zimbabwean people or support President ... I'm telling you to speak to the South Africans so that -- QUESTION: Well, I can't ...

Zuma can "lead us from prison" - Malema

24 Jul 2008 23:58 GMT

... Home > Politicsweb > NEWS Zuma can "lead us from ... Zuma would lead the ANC in its election campaign for 2009. "If you arrest him, ... and that the ANC president would be South Africa's next president to lead the country. Zuma ...

Zimbabwe rival parties formally start talks

24 Jul 2008 23:37 GMT

... power sharing government to end a deep political crisis. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Two more added to EU sanctions list

24 Jul 2008 23:28 GMT

... described as a diplomat under the Zimbabwe Government while Mr Chiremba is said to be a Ministry of Finance official. RBZ Governor Dr Gideon ... being coordinated by President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa. ...