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STH AFRICA: South Africa is in a state of political uncertainty today following the unexpected resignation of its president, Pieter Botha.
Report by Jonathan Schwass
Pieter Botha, former S.A. President
Tony Wevers, RNZ Correspondent, Capteown.
Luke Mwananshiku, Zambia Foreign Minister.
PM's DEPT.: One of Geoffrey Palmer's first acts as Prime Minister will be to beef up his office. He's told us he thinks it essential that the PM have access to independent advice, especially against the Treasury.
Report by Patricia Herbert
Geoffrey Palmer, PM
Tom McRae, Political Activist
John Martin, Fellow Politics Dept. V.U.W.
HUI: The formation of a Māori tribal forum advanced on the weekend, and could have mixed fortunes for the government depending on the attitude taken by both treaty partners.
Report by Philip Whaanga
Derek Fox, Media Commentator.