SA fraud squad raids Winnie's Soweto mansion

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The African National Congress (ANC) government of Nelson Mandela in South Africa is making efforts to be seen to be cracking down on claims of sleaze among some ANC officials. The country's fraud squad recently carried out a raid on the home and private offices of Winnie Mandela, the deputy minister for arts, culture, science and technology. This follows information that she received a 13,600 pounds sterling kickback and a promise of 6,000 pounds sterling a month in exchange for giving three contracts to Professional Builders, a construction company.

Investigations, South Africa, Political corruption, Madikizela-Mandela, Winnie

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Taming the unruly people of Georgia

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Chairman of the 234-seat, 25-party parliament in Georgia, Asia, Eduard Shevardnadze, feels that Russia aggravates the country's instability by aiding rebels and stopping the supply of roubles. The Russians supported South Ossetia against Tbilisi and sent air strikes against Gerogians to help Abkhazian rebels. Mr Shevardnadze intends to train a new army. The economy may collapse as output per head fell 45% in 1992 to 38 pounds sterling per year, supplies are low and trade routes are limited by fighting.

Political activity, Political aspects, Russia, Russian foreign relations, Georgia (Nation), Shevardnadze, Eduard, Georgia (Nation) foreign relations, Anarchism, Georgia (Asia)

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Why Turkey is too important to sideline

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Turkey regarded itself until relatively recently as culturally and economically separate from the rest of the world. However, it is now actively seeking rapid convergence with other countries. It recently entered a Customs Union with Europe, reflecting the fact that European Union countries account for half of its overall trade and two-thirds of inbound investment. However, it may be some time before Turkey is accepted as a European Union member.

Europe, International relations, Turkish foreign relations, Turkey

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