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Why did Mandela decide to use violence?

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Malcolm X did not "use violence." He advocated for the moral right to use violence against an unjust aggressor attempting to do violence against you.

Describe the religion of the typical African tribal community?

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There was a belief in a god who created the world and in lesser gods and spirits who ruled the affairs of the people. Sacrifices and rituals were performed to win the favor of these lesser gods in order to receive various blessings.

What was the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

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The first official Truth and Reconciliation Commission was constituted in South Africa to help begin healing the wounds of apartheid. In it, victims and perpetrators came forward to tell their stories. Amnesty could be granted perpetrators as long as their crimes were politically motivated, proportionate, and there was full disclosure by the person seeking amnesty.

uncovering past allegations of human rights volation committed by the former government under apartheid

Why was Nelson Mandela arrested?

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when the Engish and Dutch made the africans take passbooks everywhere they go, Mr. Mandela told the Africans to eave them at home and stand in front of the police station to mock them. there was a huge massacre, a one sided fight and a lot of deaths, and the Europeans knew Nelson was the brains of this and he was sentenced to life in prison

Why is it important for South Africa to engage in foreign trade?

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The best way for Africa to move forward as a continent is for her countries to work together. Each country in Africa doesn't trust her neighbours at all. The weaker countries face skills shortages due to people leaving for greener pastures in better off African countries. While the better off countries face mass immigration from the rest of Africa, which worsens their situation. Should South Africa (and the rest of Africa in general) strive to create stronger ties with each other and work together for a common goal, it should (in theory) help solve a large number of Africa's numerous problems. Not only would this benefit SA, but it would benefit the rest of Africa as well. However, one country cannot do all the work, it will take a team effort.

Does Africa have a stable government?

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I'm afraid Africa doesn't have just one government, because it's not a country.

Africa is a continent, not a country, therefore it is made up of many governments.

But in general, no. Governments in Africa have a bumpy history, filled with coups and assassinations, etc. Some places are more stable than others.

Try being more specific.

I hope that helps!

-Bob Hoss

Being country specific, Botswana is generally considered the most stable multi-party democracy in Africa. The country also has low rates of corruption and a good human rights record. Morocco is also considered as having a relatively stable government (this may be due to the fact the country is a monarchy). Both these countries have high HDI (Human Development Index) and GDP (Gross Domestic Product) rates in comparison to other African counties.

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What are the forms of poverty?

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Poverty write its adjective from and make a meaningful sentence with

How much is 1 us dollar worth in South Africa?

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This is impossible to answer. Africa has multiple currencies each with different exchange rates.

What are the four characteristics of a state?

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The four characteristics that define a country are

1. Government

2. Population

3. Territory

4. culture

Who was the first black president of South Africa?

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Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa.
Nelson mandela

What is the form of government in Africa?

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Africa is large continent made up of many different countries, and each country has their own type of government.

In general, most African countries have a democratic representative structure in place.

The African Union, a collective body of African countries, supports the spread and improvement of democracy in Africa and provides support for free and fair elections in African countries.

Somalia, at the time of writing (Jan 2008) is a problem state that has no effective national government at all. It also has a market economy.

What does South Africa's flag look like?

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South Africa's flag was adopted on April 27, 1994 after Nelson Mandela became president. The new flag was brought to South Africa to represent the country's political transformation as well as showing South Africa as a new democracy.

South Africa's flag colors do not have any significant meaning to them. The colors are black, green, and yellow. The horizontal "Y" shape represents the convergence of South Africa's diverse society, and how it was desired to be one.

How can you reduce poverty?

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More often then not the cause of poverty can be found in Greed, Corruption and people that make war. and more often then not the instigators can be traced back to the powerful developed country's of the world. Just one example is that to keep the price of chocolate down children have to be used as slaves. You can get a special deal on your diamond , gold engagement ring by getting the ones that are dug up by the slaves of private army's. A good start to stopping poverty is be aware of what goes on around you in the world at large,

Human rights day in south Africa?

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Everyone has the right to freedom of religion

Everyone has the right to freedom of expression

everyone has the right to a home

everyone has the right to a shelter or place to stay

everyone has the right to a name and nationality

What impact did hosting the 2010 world cup have on unemployment in South Africa?

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Hosting such a global event will put many South Africans back to work. It is also a chance for the country to be in the spotlight and boost its economy.

For a more in-depth look on the effect of hosting the World Cup, see the related article link below.

Who is the President of South Africa in 2013?

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Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is the President of South Africa in 2013. Zuma joined politics with the African National Congress in 1959, before it was banned. in 1961. He then joined the South African Communist Party. He was imprisoned for 10-years for conspiring to overthrow the government. In 1990, the ANC was unbanned, and Zuma was a key ANC leader in the negotiations for the change of the country. He was later elected to parliament in 1999 and became Health Minister and Deputy President of South Africa. In the 2009 election, his party (ANC) won and helped elect him to the role of president. He took the position on 2009 May 29.

The role of president is elected by elected members of parliament, thus indirectly elected.