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29th February 2012, 21:46
South Africa's ANC expels Malema, may appeal ruling
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:03pm GMT*Print | Single Page [-] Text [+]
* Malema has 14 days to appeal ANC expulsion ruling
* May stay in post until all appeals are exhausted
By Tiisetso Motsoeneng
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 29 (Reuters) - South Africa's ruling ANC has expelled party rebel Julius Malema for bringing the movement into disrepute, potentially sending the youth leader known for his calls to nationalise mines in the resource-rich country into the political wilderness.
Malema has 14 days to appeal the expulsion ruling, the African National Congress (ANC) said in a statement. If he does appeal he could stay in his position as leader of the ANC's youth wing until the appeals process is exhausted.
"Comrade Malema is a repeat offender ... he has shown no remorse; is not prepared to be disciplined by the ANC," the ANC said in a statement on Wednesday.
Malema was found guilty in November by a party disciplinary council of violating ANC rules by causing rifts in the group and undermining its credibility by calling for the overthrow of the democratic government of neighbouring Botswana.
He was suspended for five years but was allowed to keep his party posts pending an appeal.
However, the ANC rejected his appeal on Wednesday and increased his sentence on the grounds he was unrepentant. * Continued:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/court-official-portugal-wont-extradite-us-fugitive-george-wright-for-4-decade-old-crimes/2012/02/29/gIQARhXJiR_story.html
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:03pm GMT*Print | Single Page [-] Text [+]
* Malema has 14 days to appeal ANC expulsion ruling
* May stay in post until all appeals are exhausted
By Tiisetso Motsoeneng
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 29 (Reuters) - South Africa's ruling ANC has expelled party rebel Julius Malema for bringing the movement into disrepute, potentially sending the youth leader known for his calls to nationalise mines in the resource-rich country into the political wilderness.
Malema has 14 days to appeal the expulsion ruling, the African National Congress (ANC) said in a statement. If he does appeal he could stay in his position as leader of the ANC's youth wing until the appeals process is exhausted.
"Comrade Malema is a repeat offender ... he has shown no remorse; is not prepared to be disciplined by the ANC," the ANC said in a statement on Wednesday.
Malema was found guilty in November by a party disciplinary council of violating ANC rules by causing rifts in the group and undermining its credibility by calling for the overthrow of the democratic government of neighbouring Botswana.
He was suspended for five years but was allowed to keep his party posts pending an appeal.
However, the ANC rejected his appeal on Wednesday and increased his sentence on the grounds he was unrepentant. * Continued:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/court-official-portugal-wont-extradite-us-fugitive-george-wright-for-4-decade-old-crimes/2012/02/29/gIQARhXJiR_story.html