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Fri 04 Apr 2003ANC obtains two-thirds majority in parliament
SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has obtained a two-thirds majority in parliament - a crucial level of support required to change the country's constitution.
The magic threshold was reached this week during the latest round of musical chairs by sitting members of parliament.
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