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ANC backers muzzle campaign opposition in pre election rally fight
In Gamalakhe and Kimberley, ANC supporters blocked opposition figures Mango suthu Buthelezi and Piet Saaiman from speaking or entering venues. The disputes underscored fears the ANC may push South Africa toward one party rule ahead of June 2 elections. The Royal Institute of International Affairs warned of drift toward one party dictatorship in Africa.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
African National Congress
ANC
Gamalakhe
Indian Ocean
Inkatha Freedom Party
Mangosuthu Buthelezi
South African Press Assn
Bheki Cele
Arthur Snyman
Buthelezi
Northern Cape
Piet Saaiman
New National Party
Saaiman
Kimberley
Manne Dipico
Royal Institute of International Affairs