I don't feel part of this country. It's for the whites and the darkies. And then they still want the Western Cape as well They are often racist towards me. The problem is Coloureds don't stick together, they think they can pick on us, because we don't stand together...
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As the 2014 elections approach and the ANC continues to weaken under Zuma's leadership a host of new political parties and formations, from Agang to WASP, are beginning to enter the political scene from. The latest emerge is the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led by...
Understanding the Venezuelan Presidential Election Outcome| By Tamara Pearson
Things are chaotic here, as we recover from the surprise, disappointment, and a bit of hurt from the election results, but also go out in the street to express our support for those results, and to defend the national electoral system, one of the best and most secure...
DLF Honours the life of Neville Alexander
The Democratic Left Front (DLF) joins many activists in South Africa and around the world in mourning the death of Neville Alexander, leader of the Workers Organisation for Socialist Action (WOSA). We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, comrades...
The 2012 Elections Have Little To Do With Obama’s Record … Which Is Why We Are Voting For Him | by Bill Fletcher
The 2012 election will be one of the most polarized and critical elections in recent history. Let's cut to the chase. The November 2012 elections will be unlike anything that any of us can remember. It is not just that this will be a close election. It is also not...
Egyptian election: Odds stacked against democracy | by Sokari Ekine
Whilst the Egyptian people continue artistically expressing themselves, the Egyptian government is busy painting over the walls of history in and around Tahrir square that document the uprising. [attributed to Angry Egyptian] It’ been 16 months since the start of...
Democracy Triumphs in Tunisia’s First Free Elections | by Stuart Schaar
Despite attempts to demonise Tunisia’s Al-Nahda, the Islamist party emerged as the most important in the elections held last month. Tunisia, where the Arab spring began, has shown what the ballot box can achieve.The atmosphere was celebratory, almost like being at a...
Where Did the Left Go? | by Serge Halimi
The Occupy Wall Street protests in the US are also directed against the Street’s representatives in the Democratic Party and the White House. The protesters probably don’t know that Socialists in France still consider Barack Obama exemplary, since, unlike President...



