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Africa opens multiracial legislatures with oaths in six languages
Mixed-race lawmakers in six languages took oaths as South Africa’s provinces began realigning after landmark elections. Tokyo Sexwale was sworn in as premier of a key province, while ANC leaders like Patrick Lekota and Popo Molefe were chosen premiers in six ANC victories. The hall echoed with celebration as leaders from diverse backgrounds prepared to govern together.
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South Africa
ANC
Tokyo Sexwale
Johannesburg
Soweto
Yuna Town
Gena Law and Order Kriel
Western Cape
National Party
Sexwale
Patrick Lekota
Popo Molefe
KwaZulu-Natal
Inkatha Freedom Party
Windy Hill
de Klerk
National
Nuon Mandela
National Assem
Mandela Poent
Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging