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A PICTURE does not lie and tells a thousand words. These wise words perfectly describe the situation at the weekend which involved songbird Kelly Khumalo and two famous visiting Nigerian actors, Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme.





Our source says the performance by the two Nigerian actors and Kelly went beyond the call of duty.
We had our doubts but when we saw the pictures we were left with no doubt that the rumour mill could not simply be dismissed out of hand this time around.
The pictures of skimpily clad Kelly stuck between the two Nigerians known for their height deficiency say it all.
The way the two actors’ eyes and hands seemed attached to Kelly’s curves was really something to behold.
Prosper Mkwaiwa, Kelly’s business partner in Prokelly Entertainment and her former boyfriend, would have to be excused if he started thinking twice about his broken relationship with Kelly .
He was part of the crowd that witnessed the performance.

If he resisted jealousy at the Wembley Racecourse on Saturday, where the two actors shared the stage in a sexy routine with Kelly, there is little likelihood of his ever getting upset.

But those in the know maintain that Mkwaiwa is not the jealous type and has since moved on with top model and beauty Mirriam Ngomani.
Our source says when Osita went toe-to-toe with Kelly in a sexy dance routine, with her back to the crowd and facing the short actor, everyone could feel the heat.
Not wanting to be outdone, Iheme went for Kelly’s sexy legs, placing his hands on her thighs and, according to sources, being apparently in no hurry to remove them

Dubs

Durbs

Moses Mabhida in Durban is coming along.

Pls post more!I think I know where Iam going to spend my summer holiday.The Pearl of Africa.

Just for the records there is no Zulu's in Kenya,Hakuna matata mrewo

I knew that Sudan was the largest country by area in Africa but was one of those people who thought Nigeria is the second,but to read that it's infact number 11 on the list was a suprise.

Atleast it will help Africans to wake and do things for themself,maybe the war will help us form reall alliance between member states.Africams are more informed and wiser now than they where 90 years ago.

MTN, Bharti woo each other again

ISSUED BY ITWEB
Author: PAUL VECCHIATTO

Marriage is on the cards for MTN and Bharti Airtel again, in a deal that could be worth R191 billion.

Mobile network groups MTN and India's Bharti Airtel are in discussions around a share scheme, which could potentially turn them into the third-largest cellular telecommunications entity in the world.
The deal is worth a potential $23 billion (R191 billion), with Bharti Airtel's market capitalisation currently at around $34 billion (R282.2 billion) and MTN at $23 billion (R190.9 billion).
Combined, the two groups will have a subscriber base of slightly less than 200 million. MTN has 100 million subscribers in Africa, including SA, Nigeria and Uganda and other countries, plus it has subscribers in Afghanistan and Iran.
Bharti has nearly 93 million subscribers, with almost all of them in India and Sri Lanka.
Should the deal be consummated, MTN and Bharti would be catapulted from numbers 10 and 11, respectively, in terms of subscriber numbers. This would place them just ahead of the Telephonica/Movistar/O2 group, which currently has 195 million subscribers, but behind UK group Vodafone, with 264 million subscribers. China Mobile remains at the top, with 471 million subscribers.
Last year, the two attempted a merger, but it was called off when the Bharti family, the major shareholder in Bharti Airtel, was apparently unhappy about the deal's structure. However, MTN and Bharti continued to work together on other deals, which included the signing of a value-added service agreement, in November last year.
Marriage proposal
In today's SENS announcement to shareholders, MTN says it and Bharti are exploring a potential transaction whereby MTN and its shareholders would acquire through a scheme of arrangement a 36% stake in Bharti, of which 25% would be held by the group and the remainder by shareholders. In turn, Bharti would acquire a 49% shareholding in MTN.
The two groups have given themselves until 31 July to discuss the transaction and make a final decision on whether to go ahead with it.
According to MTN's announcement, the rationale behind the deal is the synergies between Bharti's Indian markets and the markets MTN has been developing in Africa and the Middle East. It also says the transaction marks a significant development in South-South cooperation between India and SA.
MTN CEO Phuthuma Nhleko says: "The rationale for this potential transaction between MTN and Bharti is highly compelling. It addresses our strategic imperative of becoming one of the pre-eminent emerging market telecommunications companies, with leading positions in three of the fastest-growing wireless markets globally India, Africa and the Middle East, with no overlapping footprint."
Detail needed

Phuthuma Nhleko
However, analysts say that, while the news is welcome, they are somewhat puzzled at what the longer-term value of the deal is, as both groups are leaders in their respective markets. They also want to know more about the deal, as they find the announcement lacking detail.
“They have not detailed exactly what these synergies are,” says Irnest Kaplan, of Kaplan Equity Analysts. “Bharti is very focused on the Indian market, while MTN has a far more varied market structure.”
Rob Forsythe, an analyst at Investec Asset Management, says the deal could be beneficial in the longer term, as both groups have markets that have high subscriber growth potential.
Forsythe says that, while the MTN-Bharti announcement comes literally within a week of rival Vodacom's listing on the JSE, it means the South African operations will not be as significant for MTN as Vodacom.
“What MTN is doing is lessening their regulatory risk in SA, while Vodacom still has 90% of its business in this country,” he says.


http://technology.za.msn.com/story.asp?storyid=197089

This goes to show you that Americans where killing the Arab for their oil,nothing else.If they really cared about the world safety they would have stop North Korea as they did to Saddam and Afghanistan.Cowards who can't pick on someone their size .
I think the world need a world war 3,to change the current world order.I think Africa will benefit from this war.

___ Countries of the World by Area
From the largest to the smallest countries of the World.
List of countries and territories in total area in sq. km, sortable by rank, country, area, and region.
To sort the data click on the respective header of a column (to sort multiple columns hold down the shift key while selecting the columns to sort ).

Keywords: world's largest country by area, world's smallest country by area, country area,



Countries by Area

Rank
Country / Territory Area (km²)
% of Total
Continent/Region Notes
— Earth 148,940,000 100% Solar System Total land coverage (29.2% of Earth's surface)
1 Russia 17,098,242 11.5% Asia /Europe Largest country in the world. EB: 17,075,400 km²
2 Canada 9,984,670 6.7% America, North Largest country in the Western Hemisphere. Longest coastline. EB: 9,984,670 km²
3 United States 9,629,091 6.5%
America, North Includes only the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The total area is listed as 9,826,630 km² by the CIA World Factbook. EB: 9,522,055 km²
4
PR China 9,598,094 6.4% Asia, Eastern Second largest Asian country (after Asian part of Russia). Total of separate UN figures for Mainland China (9,596,961) inclusive Hong Kong SAR (1,104 km²) and Macau (29 km²). (Excludes all disputed territories.) EB: 9,572,900 km²
5 Brazil 8,514,877 5.7% America, South Largest country in South America, and in the Southern Hemisphere. EB: 8,514,877 km²
6 Australia 7,692,024 5.2% Australia/Oceania Australia is the only country that is coterminous with a continent. Largest country without a land-border to neighbours. Largest country in Oceania. EB: 7,692,208 km²
7 India 3,287,263 2.3% Asia, South-Central Figure includes 120,849 km² of disputed territories with Pakistan and China. Third-largest country in Asia (after Russia and China). EB: 3,166,414 km²
8 Argentina 2,780,400 2% America, South Second largest country in South America.
EB: 2,780,403 km²
9 Kazakhstan 2,724,900 1.8% Asia, South-Central Largest landlocked country in the world. EB: 2,724,900 km²
10 Sudan 2,505,813 1.7% Africa, Northern Largest country in Africa. EB: 2,505,810 km²
11 Algeria 2,381,741 1.6% Africa, Northern Second-largest country in Africa
12 Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa) 2,344,858 1.6% Africa, Central Third-largest country in Africa
13 Greenland 2,166,086 1.5% Europe, Northern Self-governing territory of Denmark. Largest island in the world.
14 Saudi Arabia 2,000,000 1.4% Middle East Largest country in the Middle East
15 Mexico 1,964,375 1.3% America, Northern Third-largest country in North America.
16 Indonesia 1,904,569 1.3% Asia, South-East Largest and most populous country situated only on islands. Also the largest country in South East Asia.
17 Libya 1,759,540 1.2% Africa, Northern
18 Iran 1,648,195 1.1% Asia, South-Central
19 Mongolia 1,564,100 1.1% Asia, Eastern
20 Peru 1,285,216 0.86% America, South Third-largest country in South America
21 Chad 1,284,000 0.86% Africa, Central
22 Niger 1,267,000 0.85% Africa, Western
23 Angola 1,246,700 0.85% Africa, Central
24 Mali 1,240,192 0.83% Africa, Western
25 South Africa 1,221,037 0.82% Africa, Southern Includes Prince Edward Islands (Marion Island and Prince Edward Island).
26 Colombia 1,138,914 0.76% America, South Colombian census figure is 1,141,748 which includes three special districts and San Andrés and Providencia islands (52 km²) (disputed territories with Nicaragua).
27 Ethiopia 1,104,300 0.74% Africa, Eastern
28 Bolivia 1,098,581 0.74% America, South
29 Mauritania 1,025,520 0.69% Africa, Western
30 Egypt 1,002,000 0.67% Africa, Northern Excluding the disputed region Hala'ib Triangle (20,580 km²).
31 Tanzania 945,087 0.63% Africa, Eastern Includes the islands of Mafia, Pemba, and Zanzibar.
32 Nigeria 923,768 0.62% Africa, Western
33 Venezuela 912,050 0.61% America, South
34 Namibia 824,292 0.55% Africa, Southern
35 Mozambique 801,590 0.54% Africa, Eastern
36 Pakistan 796,095 0.53%
Asia, South-Central Excludes all disputed territories.

37 Turkey 783,562 0.53% Asia, Western/Europe, Southern Third-largest among countries with part of territory in Europe (after Russia and Kazakhstan)
38 Chile 756,102 0.51% America, South Includes Easter Island (Isla de Pascua; Rapa Nui) and Isla Sala y Gómez, excludes claims on Antarctica (1,250,000 km²).
39 Zambia 752,618 0.51% Africa, Eastern
40 Myanmar 676,578 0.45% Asia, South-East
41 Afghanistan 652,090 0.44% Asia, South-Central
42 Somalia 637,657 0.43% Africa, Eastern
43 Central African Republic 622,984 0.42% Africa, Central
44 Ukraine 603,500 0.41% Europe, Eastern Largest all-European country, fourth largest among countries with part of territory in Europe (after Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkey).
45 Madagascar 587,041 0.39% Africa, Eastern
46 Botswana 582,000 0.39% Africa, Southern
47 Kenya 580,367 0.39% Africa, Eastern
48 France 551,500 0.37% Europe, Western Metropolitan France (European France including Corsica) only. The French Republic including French overseas territories covers 674,843 km².
49 Sweden 531,796 0.30% Europe, Northern Includes Gotland and Öland.
50 Yemen 527,968 0.35% Middle East Includes the islands of Perim and Socotra

http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_area.htm

Cold,Ntwana!!! where you watching the Indian Premier League final in Joburg?the closing ceremony with Akon?Damn I wish I was in Jozi this week everything was happening there

Nigeria’s Asa hits all right notes
25 May 2009
Edward Tsumele


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Africa Day to celebrate culture


Africa Day celebrations have come and gone with sterling performances from the Parlotones, Soweto Gospel Choir, Asa of Nigeria Awadi, Benin’s Gang’be, Gang of Instrumentals and Yuri da Cunha of Angola, who really had female fans under his spell.


Parents came along with their children in their thousands to celebrate the event, which was a resounding success.

Sponsored by the City of Joburg and the Department of Arts and Culture, new Minister of Arts and Culture Lulu Xingwana and her deputy Paul Mashatile joined the throng of revellers who celebrated the event by dancing the night away.

But the main drawcard appeared to be the Paris-based artist Asa – who enthralled the crowds with her socially conscious lyrics.

Some took advantage of the occasion to show off their outfits. Dianne Regisford, former M-Net corporate executive, lived up to the spirit of the event when she pitched up in attire that must have had South African designers thinking twice.

She and her partner’s outfits were something else. I was not quite sure whether she was trying to outdo everyone else when it comes to representing Africa.

Was it Rastafarian or what? It left me asking a lot of questions.

Anyway, she and her partner made a fashion statement and really managed to turn a lot of heads.

http://www.sowetan.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=1006221

scorpa:
@ all
Thanks for the info.

@RSA
How do we start. I want to start learning it now. How do I contact u

You can ask me questions right here,I will translate them.

First lets start with the greetings.

Hello-Dumela
When greeting more than one person-Dumelang
They will probably ask you 'how are you?' which is O kae?
You will respond by saying Ke teng which means I am fine/Ok/here.

Ask me words or sentences you want to be translated.

Thnk you,

scorpa:
Thanks morpheus, I've been looking for ways to start learning setswana, and I also heard about how the feel about Nigerians. Believe me, I think they hate naija ppl. I have my goal to achieve so, I won't let that affect me so far I don't get myself involved in any illegitimate biz. I really appreciate your comment.

I think that could be my only contribution,I offer to teach you Setswana.My home language is Setswana.
Ask me to translate anything,

Nkosi sikelela iAfrika

Zuid Afrika ons vader land

Soccer city is shaping up,this is South Africa's pride

With the state America's economy is in now,who want their president in their back yard?Give me China's president anytime.

morpheus24:
I agree with the above statement as far as economics is concerned, others just believe a majority black government will not look out for their interests and have lost faith  or even "fear" certain situations that may befall them. Its human nature. They feel the ability to escape by carrying "dual citizenship"  is a safety net for them should SA fall under bad times. Afterall a majority of industrialized countries are white so they can easily transition.

I think you're being diplomatic,the truth is this people are pure racist,they said black people can't govern  succesfully and now they're dissapointed to see ANC doing so well.They where saying the same thing when Mandela  took over in 94.Im happy we offloaded most them to UK where they've joint a right wing party there,check the link
http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20090514061156794C261095
"SA expats flock to racist UK party: report
    May 14 2009 at 11:32AM
By Amandeep Parmar

Recruitment to the far-right British National Party (BNP) is rife among South African expatriates to the UK, according to a report by anti-fascist magazine Searchlight.

White southern Africans, some with a history of hate crime, are prominent members and large contributors to the BNP.

With the far-right movement seemingly dormant in South Africa, most of those involved are more able to thrive with organisations abroad that largely share their views."

morpheus24:
RSA, All SA's need to hold the presidents office to the highest standards possible and demand overwhelming results at all times. There are creeping signs of corruption within the party and business is beginning to intertwine with politics which is a bad combination in any democratic society. How is this being curbed. I am fully aware of the strides the party has made in regards what you have mentioned but there is a struggle for the party as far as transitioning from freedom party to a government oriented party movement. Talk by Zuma is one thing, what really happens is another?

From what happened to Mbeki you will know that South Africans hold it's leaders accountable and demand overwhelming results at all time,but we don't care about their life before they ascend to the big office,example Mbeki is/was alcoholic and that was not our concern but we knew that he will deliver on his mandate.Zuma had his problems,and we hope  that he will put them aside and help the country to the best of his ability,he is a good leader believe me.Corruption happens everywhere,but as long as you have anti corruption laws I think it can be control,it start by you taking your client out for a lunch,already your buying favour from him,its a corruption. 

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morpheus24:
How does the government plan on funding and expanding these social agendas it has fully promised the struggling class without upsetting the business community. Is the country socialist or capitalist based?  Overwhelming socialist agendas have led many a country into bankruptcy if not coordinated properly. The only possible alternatives governments have to finance these projects would be higher taxes on businessess, investments and eventually individuals. A middle class is emerging in SA and they will begin to feel the pinch of government social programs as they are the ones who will carry the most burden when businesses trickle down these taxes. Will you see a shift of the number of people aligned to the ANC as the years go by because of this if another party offers better alternatives. The naustalgia of the freedom party will begin to fade as the countries demographics changes and it begins to faces new challenges which is predictable due its complex make up.

The businesses bring in the jobs which alternatively create productivity, employ more workers and thereby create more revenue to finance social projects. The government should not be in the business of creating jobs if SA is a capitalist based society. The dilemma he faces is coordinating a balance between creating a condusive incentive enviroment for businesses to thrive in and at the same time protecting labor laws and maintaing standards of living to curb exploitation. With the ongoing global crisis.This is most definitely a more difficult challenge than his predecessors faced.

Is the govenrment aggressively tackling social issues such as HIV, single parenting, excessive unhealthy pratices such as alcholism, housing, land distribution reforms,crime. You say they are?Who are the pressure groups that are making sure these are enforced? Where is the evidence?
What about the issue of 3 million refugees in the country?What is being done about that, Are they to be assimulated or deported back home? I heared a comment made once by one of your country men that they should just 'shoot" the whole lot of them. Coming from a country that has struggled for so long. This was very disappointing though I understand the frustration.

Has Zuma any credibility when it comes to government affairs, to me he has not proven or exihibted any actions to lead me to believe so, though he did his part during the struggle,this does not qualify him as one who is fit to stair SA in the right direction. Is he merly a figure head then?

In my opinion, does the SA government have a lot on their table to fix. Hell yeah!

Look the reason I voted for the ANC is because I know South Africa has big challenges ahead,and we need people with sober mind to tuckle this challenges,it's not going to be easy.I think ANC first priority is to have stability in the country,that is why our economy is still white,changes will happen but not in a revolutionary manner.I know its big task but I pray our leaders find solutions to all our problems,sometime you just need to believe,and have faith.

[quote author=morpheus24 link=topic=265547.msg3866986#msg3866986 date=1242308061]Who is teaching you this?

I told you that most of my friends are Nigerians I think you are on my list now
Morpheus ume gi na esi ajo isi  

IFELEKE:
Yeah Man. . .
Though I Disagree with you on many issues concerning your country but I must admit I like your passion for south africa and If all Black South Africans can have the same zeal and passion for their country as you. . . .who knows?. . .

On Zuma,
As I said Before, I am skeptical about your views on him and his chances of turning your country around.
He is now your leader so let's wait and see what he will do.

Siyabonga. . ._{hope i got it.}

Believe me all black South Africans are very passionate about this country and they want to make it work,people who are negative are whites and understandably so,apaaartheid used to feed them in their mouth and now they have to hussle just like everybody else,did you know that poor white people during the old regime used to be given a 3 bedroom house,welfare cheque and goverment pay their maid?Lazy bastards.This are the very same people who run to Australia and UK and spread lies about South Africa,and later after they've raised enough money they come back to start businesses.

You see when they leave the country they lie that they leave because of crime is out of control and because our goverment leaders are corrupt ,but the truth is they leave for economic reasons,pound and dollar are stronger than rand,so if you go oversea for two years and save enough you can come back with enough money to start a small business,and thats what they are doing.Because this country is full of opportunities and possibilties.


There is nothing major that Zuma has to fix,South Africa has no crisis,except of course reversing HIV/AIDS infection rate,and that is still not entirely in goverment's hands but the people themself.
Crime in South Africa is overrated,over publicised and I have my believes why they do that.

ANC has been fixing our country for the past 15 years,ANC has done 100 times for black people what the old regimes did in 300 years,More black people are getting world recognised degrees at a faster rate,more young black professionals are occupying executive positions in bigger companies at a faster rate.Education at a primary and Higher school is free for every kid.Health care which is world class is free.
Poor families with childrens under the age of 16 get social grants,And the goverment over the last fifteen years it has build 3 million houses for poor people.Sanitation,water and electricity is a basic human right in this country.

On top of that goverment is mantaining existing infrustructures and building more,airports,roads and ports are all revamped and maintained all the time.Believe me this goverment worked and its still working.

If Botha was to wake up from the dead today he will think he is in a different country,because it has change for the better.You should come my friend to see with your own eyes.Don't believe everything you read,you are an African Iam sure you know all about that.

kpom kwem 

This is the list of stadiums that are going to be used

1.Soccer city,located in south of Johannesburg(very close to Soweto).Capacity of 97 400,the main stadium where the opening and the final will be staged.It was almost build from scratch.It is 90% complete.

2.Ellis Park(now renamed Coca Cola Park),located in downtown Johannesburg,capacity 62 567,miner revamp was done on it,now functional,100% complete

3.Loftus stadium,located in Pretoria,the capital city of the republic,capacity 50 000,miner revamp and it's 100% complete

4.Free State stadium,in bloemfontein,capacity of 46 000,miner revamp and now 100% complete

5.Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg,capacity of 42 022,miner revamp and now 100% complete

6.Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth,capacity of 46 500,newly build and now 100% complete

7.Moses Mabhida in Durban,capacity 70 000,newly build and now 90% complete,one of the semi final venue.

8.Greenpoint Stadium in Cape town,capacity 69 070,newly build and now 90% complete,one of the semifinal venue.

9.Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane,capacity 45 000,newly build and now 90% complete.

10.Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit,capacity of 45 000,newly build and 90% complete.

Which means five of the world cup stadiums are ready at this moment.

Am I that predictable?Omo Im fine now.

I think we voted for ANC policies not Zuma,ANC with it's National Executive Commitee is the one ruling SA,the president takes order from this commitee.Mbeki wanted to change this arragement and was understandably kicked out.This system is anti dictatorship.

The job of the president is to communicate with all types of peopleand be a nation builder,you must protect the poor as well as service the rich and must gain trust of everybody.And I think Zuma has all those quality.And also the fact that he will only serve one term.

Letter from the president

I will lead the country on a path of friendship, cooperation, harmony, unity and faster change


I am overwhelmed by the responsibility that is thrust upon my shoulders. I am truly humbled by the opportunity to serve as the fourth President of the democratic Republic of South Africa.

South Africa is a remarkable country with very special people. We normally get caught up in our day-to-day challenges and forget to appreciate the fact that we made history in the world in 1994 when together we discarded our tragic past, and opted for a future of harmony, peace and stability.

We elected our first President, our icon Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, whom we all love dearly. Madiba taught us the importance of forgiveness, reconciliation and humility. He made us walk tall and feel proud to be South Africans.

As President of the Republic, I will do my best to lead the country towards the realisation of Madiba's vision of a truly non-sexist, non-racial South Africa, united in its diversity. With the support of my organisation the ANC, as well as all South Africans, I hope to lead the country on a path of friendship, cooperation, harmony, unity and faster change.

We have just emerged from very vibrant elections, the Independent Electoral Commission, which can always be relied upon to deliver free and fair elections, rose to the occasion. The millions of South African voters made us the custodians of their hopes and dreams.

The next five years will depend on us to serve them with dignity and respect and to maintain the decorum of Parliament, which is the face of our democracy. Our people have high expectations, as the Executive we will do our best to be more hands-on, more accessible and to deliver on our commitments.

We also intend to start a new chapter in relations between Government and the Opposition. We reiterate that it should be possible to work with Opposition parties on issues that are in the national interest. While appreciating a robust Opposition, we also trust that we will be able to move slightly away from the dogmatic approach, which turns every issue into a contentious one.

On the side of the Executive, we will also need to try to avoid being over-defensive, and not view all criticism from the Opposition in a negative light. We can surely be able to build a working relationship that emphasizes oversight, while also allowing cooperation where necessary.

It is going to be a busy five years. We have deliberately given ourselves five priorities to focus on which will make us more effective in implementation. We will focus on education, health, land reform and rural development, the fight against crime as well as creating decent work. We are determined to leave an indelible mark in these five areas.

Our most immediate priority is to respond decisively to the challenges posed by the global economic downturn. We must move quickly to implement the framework agreed by government, business and labour to protect jobs and boost the economy. It is my fervent hope that our public servants heard our campaign message and understand that it shall not be business as usual. We expect hard work and utmost dedication.

It was quite a moving moment for me to be sworn in again as a Member of Parliament, even though my membership was just for a few hours. I have a special relationship with Parliament.

In 1994 I used to sit in the cross-benches as an NCOP KwaZulu-Natal representative, when I was still MEC for Economic Affairs and Tourism. In 1999 I moved to the front benches as Deputy President of the Republic. Members who were part of the last Parliament will confirm that I was a very well behaved Member. I attended sessions and presented myself timeously for the fortnightly Deputy President's question time.

I dutifully answered all questions, amid occasional heckling from the Opposition benches. Honourable Members who would not let me rest and kept me very busy with questions included the Honourable Koos van der Merwe and Velaphi Ndlovu of the IFP, Pieter Mulder of FF Plus and the Honourable Cherilyne Dudley of the ACDP.

I was also a proud recipient of little notes from Honourable Members from various political parties, usually gossiping about each other, which I have kept very safely at home. I left rather unceremoniously on the 14th of June 2005, without an opportunity to say goodbye to all my friends. However, I continued to visit, now sitting in the public gallery during the opening of Parliament and other occasions.

I congratulate our new Presiding Officers in the National Assembly, and wish them well on their appointments. We also recognise the contribution of all our former Presiding Officers. We must also acknowledge and thank the outgoing Cabinet for their good service.

I intend to have my Cabinet assume office by the 11th of May, so that we can get down to business. I have gained immensely from the wisdom of the top five ANC officials whom I have consulted on the matter. I should be able to produce a team that will work very hard, and with the necessary speed. We mean business when we talk about faster change.

On behalf of all South Africans, let me extend our sincerest gratitude to President Motlanthe for his service to the nation. He has acquitted himself well, and has definitely been equal to the task.

I also wish to reiterate our appreciation to all South Africans for participating actively in the elections. We must emphasise that the responsibility of voters did not end at the polling stations. Working together we must now do much more to build a better South Africa. I thank you all for your confidence in me and in the ANC.
http://www.anc.org.za/ancdocs/anctoday/2009/at18.htm

mukina2:
You are determined

see pics

Hahaha very funny,I am trying to convince you to come over ,Just buy your flight ticket,I will arrange everything for you,match ticket,tranport,accomodation(my house) and I'm expecting you to do me just one thing

I think there was lots of doubt from many people regarding the completion of the stadiums and other facilities but since that is squashed,we can now start asking real concerns like security,accomodation and transportations,which I think will be very good.As an African I am happy with what we are going to offer and showcase.I know that this world cup will change people's perception on Africa for ever.Africa KE NAKO(It's time).

Bafokeng are one of the richest tribe in South Africa

This Stadium will host Confederation Cup next month,it is home to Platinum Stars which is wholly owned by Bafokeng.

Bafokeng Stadium,this stadium is in the village,its owned by Bafokeng nation

Letter from the president

I will lead the country on a path of friendship, cooperation, harmony, unity and faster change


I am overwhelmed by the responsibility that is thrust upon my shoulders. I am truly humbled by the opportunity to serve as the fourth President of the democratic Republic of South Africa.

South Africa is a remarkable country with very special people. We normally get caught up in our day-to-day challenges and forget to appreciate the fact that we made history in the world in 1994 when together we discarded our tragic past, and opted for a future of harmony, peace and stability.

We elected our first President, our icon Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, whom we all love dearly. Madiba taught us the importance of forgiveness, reconciliation and humility. He made us walk tall and feel proud to be South Africans.

As President of the Republic, I will do my best to lead the country towards the realisation of Madiba's vision of a truly non-sexist, non-racial South Africa, united in its diversity. With the support of my organisation the ANC, as well as all South Africans, I hope to lead the country on a path of friendship, cooperation, harmony, unity and faster change.

We have just emerged from very vibrant elections, the Independent Electoral Commission, which can always be relied upon to deliver free and fair elections, rose to the occasion. The millions of South African voters made us the custodians of their hopes and dreams.

The next five years will depend on us to serve them with dignity and respect and to maintain the decorum of Parliament, which is the face of our democracy. Our people have high expectations, as the Executive we will do our best to be more hands-on, more accessible and to deliver on our commitments.

We also intend to start a new chapter in relations between Government and the Opposition. We reiterate that it should be possible to work with Opposition parties on issues that are in the national interest. While appreciating a robust Opposition, we also trust that we will be able to move slightly away from the dogmatic approach, which turns every issue into a contentious one.

On the side of the Executive, we will also need to try to avoid being over-defensive, and not view all criticism from the Opposition in a negative light. We can surely be able to build a working relationship that emphasizes oversight, while also allowing cooperation where necessary.

It is going to be a busy five years. We have deliberately given ourselves five priorities to focus on which will make us more effective in implementation. We will focus on education, health, land reform and rural development, the fight against crime as well as creating decent work. We are determined to leave an indelible mark in these five areas.

Our most immediate priority is to respond decisively to the challenges posed by the global economic downturn. We must move quickly to implement the framework agreed by government, business and labour to protect jobs and boost the economy. It is my fervent hope that our public servants heard our campaign message and understand that it shall not be business as usual. We expect hard work and utmost dedication.

It was quite a moving moment for me to be sworn in again as a Member of Parliament, even though my membership was just for a few hours. I have a special relationship with Parliament.

In 1994 I used to sit in the cross-benches as an NCOP KwaZulu-Natal representative, when I was still MEC for Economic Affairs and Tourism. In 1999 I moved to the front benches as Deputy President of the Republic. Members who were part of the last Parliament will confirm that I was a very well behaved Member. I attended sessions and presented myself timeously for the fortnightly Deputy President's question time.

I dutifully answered all questions, amid occasional heckling from the Opposition benches. Honourable Members who would not let me rest and kept me very busy with questions included the Honourable Koos van der Merwe and Velaphi Ndlovu of the IFP, Pieter Mulder of FF Plus and the Honourable Cherilyne Dudley of the ACDP.

I was also a proud recipient of little notes from Honourable Members from various political parties, usually gossiping about each other, which I have kept very safely at home. I left rather unceremoniously on the 14th of June 2005, without an opportunity to say goodbye to all my friends. However, I continued to visit, now sitting in the public gallery during the opening of Parliament and other occasions.

I congratulate our new Presiding Officers in the National Assembly, and wish them well on their appointments. We also recognise the contribution of all our former Presiding Officers. We must also acknowledge and thank the outgoing Cabinet for their good service.

I intend to have my Cabinet assume office by the 11th of May, so that we can get down to business. I have gained immensely from the wisdom of the top five ANC officials whom I have consulted on the matter. I should be able to produce a team that will work very hard, and with the necessary speed. We mean business when we talk about faster change.

On behalf of all South Africans, let me extend our sincerest gratitude to President Motlanthe for his service to the nation. He has acquitted himself well, and has definitely been equal to the task.

I also wish to reiterate our appreciation to all South Africans for participating actively in the elections. We must emphasise that the responsibility of voters did not end at the polling stations. Working together we must now do much more to build a better South Africa. I thank you all for your confidence in me and in the ANC.
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