Friday, September 26, 2008

Political movements welcomes the new president

By Mandisi Tyulu
26 September 2008


The political parties in South Africa have welcomed the appointment of the African National Congress’s deputy president as the countries interim president till next year when South African’s elects their new president.

The Independent Democratic leader Patricia de Lille says President Kgalema Motlanthe faces major challenges in uniting the ANC and getting the country focused.

On the other hand United Democratic Movement leader says six month is a very short period to assess the performance of Mr Motlanthe and that the removal of former president Thabo Mbeki was sheer madness.

Meanwhile the African Christian Democratic Party has welcomed Motlanthe’s election.ACDP leader Rev Kenneth Meshoe, describes Motlanthe as a cool level headed person who is not aggressive and has respect for others.

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