do you think jacob zuma should be the next south african president or not?
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No I do not think he should be President because leaders should show better judgement reguardless of what country they are leading. \n\nThat being said he does have some following so there is always that potential there but the current President (according to BBC) want the next President to be a female so I don't think he will get it. He has become somewhat of an embarrasment to the rest of the ANC.\n\nHowever that being said he has the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League supporting him (http://allafrica.com/stories/200605120299.html) as President which really sucks.\n\nThere are other better potential presidents we can only watch as it unfolds.
547831
I think that it's about time that we have another president that's not a middle aged caucasian with a full pocket.\nIt might change the way we view the world and what we do in it.
722328
NO.\nKAPIL IS A LEGEND.\nNO ONE CAN FILL HIS PLACE.
630669
I personally doubt he'll ever be king.  I think the current Queen intends to stay there as long as she can! Personally good on her too, rather have her as Queen than Charles!
657980
Yes SA is a better place.  In the past 12 years a lot of changes has happened,  we are now one of the strongest countries in Africa.  Our economy might not be what we want it to be but it's growing fast and life standards are improving.  Contrary to belief diseases do not run rampant through SA.  We have a well developed Health system but like most countries which aren't 1st world we have some problems with execution of some of our services. The 2010 world cup will definitely bring about a great change.  We can only go onward and upward from here!!
693141
NO..\n\nBUT.. \n\nHE IS A BETTER PLAYER.\n\nCURRENT WINDIES TOUR WILL PROVE HIM WEATHER HE IS BEST OR NOT.
1186328
No one is as perfect as the Western media portrays them.\nNelson Mandela was not a perfect man; he was presumably cheating on his wife; he went through a period when he wanted to kick out all whites from South Africa; he was a communist; he belonged to a party that condoned what some people call "terrorism" (others call it "freedom fighting"), and in fact was labeled a terrorist by the US government during his fight against the apartheid government.\nHowever, the fact remains that when he when he was released from prison he was spokesman for peace and unity in South Africa when most blacks were nearly blind with hatred against whites who had starved, abused and murdered blacks for decades.  \nI have spent time in South Africa and Zimbabwe and I currently live in Zambia.  I have never, heard anyone speak negatively of Mandela; ever.  He remains a hero to the African people and to many people elsewhere.
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I think he should stay where he is.\n\nCoach
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lol, do you want a job there?  Me too.\nThe Congolese are very proud (and famously vain) people.  It would not be a politically popular move to make, particularly given the move towards African nationalism over the years.  Also, I'm pretty sure Kabila has been a big pal of Mugabe, hasn't he?  If he shares any of the same views on 'post-colonialism' then I'm sure that international recruitment won't be happening very soon!  I'm not convinced it would help actually.  Better administration won't overcome terrible infrastructure and communications over night, nor the concentration of wealth in the country.
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It's the right choice. He is not even close to the level of play at the World Cup, he isn't even one of the better MLS players.  Also he has always said he was going to play for the US anyways, so it's really no big surprise.  He will probably be ready for South Africa in 2010, especially when he signs with a better team in a better league, since he can now join the European leagues having just turned 17.\n\nAlso he played in a World Cup warm up match with the US so therefore he is only eligible to play for the US, despite being a citizen in both countries.
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Errm, before we talk about the AIDS situation or even crime situation in South Africa, we have to put things in perspective.\n\n1. The award wasn't given this year, but 7 years before the event, in 2003.\n2. South Africa were supposed to win in 1999, but I believe a NZ delegate abstained at the last and Germany won. \n3. Sepp Blatter then announced the Cup would be hosted by each different Confederation on rotation, and after Europe in 2006, Africa would get the nod.\n\nSo, South Africa had a lot of emotional pull to get this Cup, in 1999, when they felt they should get it, I believe they were eliminated in the penultimate stage and promised by alot of delegates that they would have support in the next vote.\n\nSo AIDS and crimes, were never going to sway the voting crowd when the vote came up in 2003, it was always going to be South Africa from Africa, as the richest nation with only Egypt or maybe Morocco having a chance.\n\nAnd that's why South Africa got it, but sticking to your theory, I think the World Cup is going to be a boost rather than a bane for Africa. \n\nThe sheer magnitude of the tournament will make highlight the problems of AIDS, crime and others in South Africa. The government will act and FIFA will play it's part in helping this out, in the media relations side.
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In as much as the incumbent President (Olusegun Obasanjo) would want to be, the "Political Clouds" is still unclear as to whom the next President would be.\nThe present constitution does not allow the incumbent to run for a third term.\nThe present Vice-president Atiku Abubakar is interested in the position, another former president(Ibrahim Babangida)is also warming up.A present south-eastern governor(Orji Uzor Kalu)& Pastor Chris Okotie are some other contenders.\nWithin the next few months the Political cloud would be clear.
1026337
No.  I think he's better serving as the Senate Democratic Leader.  He can do great work there, and hey, he's already in the Senate.  Why move him?\n\nThere are other people who might be better & more qualified to run for President.  However, if he did win the Democratic nomination, then I would vote for him.
698321
Consider, yes, but I don't think he will. I think he's had it in politics, and seems a lot happier on the lecture circuit. He commands enough of an audience without the stress of the Presidency.
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I thought south africa was next?
618091
I do. I think he should be an inspiration to everyone. He did a lot to help people. He chose to help people through non violence ways. He is something we should all strive to achieve to be like.......
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Absolutely.  He obviously has worked well within his rights as our president and those threatening various form of legal harassment are attempting to undercut our method of democracy.  I would not put up with that.\n\nNeither would most people.\n\nIf you don't like the decisions Bush is making, than vote against the party in the next election.  But, getting around our representational system with phony charges?  That kind of thing could easily lead to civil war.