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S. Africa's opposition urges voters to wisen up, check ANC power

S. Africa's opposition urges voters to wisen up, check ANC powerJohannesburg  - South African opposition leader Helen Zille warned voters Thursday night not to be so "stupid" as to give the ruling African National Congress (ANC) another two-thirds majority in next week's vote, saying to do so would endanger the constitution.

The ANC won 69.7 per cent of the vote in the last elections in 2004.

Congo woos South Africa farmers with huge 10-million-hectare deal

Congo woos South Africa farmers with huge 10-million-hectare dealJohannesburg - In the biggest land deal in recent African history, the Republic of Congo has offered 10 million hectares of farmland to farmers from South Africa.

South African farm union AgriSA told the German Press Agency dpa the government of the country also known as Congo Brazzaville wanted to improve food security.

Proteas say Botha is a key player for 20-20 World Cup

Proteas say Botha is a key player for 20-20 World CupJohannesburg, Apr. 15 : South Africa have backed off-spinner Johan Botha as a key player in their Twenty20 World Cup plans despite him being placed under the scanner for suspect action.

The International Cricket Council says Botha, who was also reported following the Sydney Test of January 2006, has been cited following Monday''s fourth one-day international against Australia in Port Elizabeth.

South African election begins with overseas vote

South African election begins with overseas vote Johannesburg - South Africa's fourth democratic election since the end of the Apartheid era began on Wednesday morning with the opening of polls for overseas voters. Some 16,200 registered South African voters living abroad can cast their vote in the country's embassies between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm local time. Almost half of those registered voters are in Britain, according to the South African electoral commission.

ANC president Zuma sexiest South African politician

ANC president Zuma sexiest South African politicianJohannesburg, Apr 14 : African National Congress president Jacob Zuma is the sexiest politician in the country, but unlucky in looks Julius Malema might struggle for a date, according to a survey.

Malema, the ANC Youth League leader topped the poll for "Least Sexiest SA Politician". No one has accused Malema of being too clever and those polled seemed to ignore the effort he puts into his stylish wardrobe. More proof that clothes do not make the man.

Confederation Cup ticket sales given a boost

Confederation Cup ticket sales given a boost Johannesburg - Ticket sales for the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa were given a boost Monday with the news that international specialist banking group, Investec, has purchased 50,000 tickets for the tournament. The tickets, valued at 3.5 million rand (388,000 dollars) across various ticket categories, will be distributed amongst the company's staff and to deserving local communities, Investec revealed.

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