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South Africa: Split Opens in Ruling Party Over Dalai Lama
allAfrica, 25 March 2009
South Africa's health minister, Barbara Hogan, has condemned her own government for denying the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, a visa to enter the country for a peace… Read more »
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South Africa: Govt Scores Own Goal Over Peace Conference
allAfrica, 24 March 2009
An attempt by South African soccer authorities to show how the 2010 Fifa World Cup could promote peace and harmony not only in South Africa, but through Africa and the world, was… Read more »
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South Africa: State Stands Firm on Dalai Lama Visa
Business Day, 24 March 2009
DESPITE a barrage of criticism, the government is sticking to its decision to deny Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama a visa to attend a 2010 Soccer World Cup-related peace conference… Read more »
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South Africa: Govt Bows to China Over Dalai Lama
Business Day, 23 March 2009
THE government yesterday refused to bow to pressure to reverse its decision denying Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama entry into SA, saying it was in the country's best interest. Read more »
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South Africa: Snubbing of Dalai Lama Cynical, Self-Defeating
Business Day, 24 March 2009
SECURITY forces patrolled the streets of the Tibetan town of Rabgya yesterday after a weekend protest led to the detention of nearly 100 monks as the region commemorated the 50th… Read more »
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South Africa: Country's Credibility Could Be at Stake By Giving in to China
Business Day, 24 March 2009
THERE are important distinctions to be drawn between SA's performance as a non permanent member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, especially on the issue of Burma , and… Read more »
State Stands Ground on Refusing Dalai Lama a Visa
South Africa's health minister, Barbara Hogan, has condemned her own government for denying the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, a visa to enter the country for a peace conference organised to boost the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament.
