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Update:

Without a doubt that the ANC would win this election. The interesting thing is wether or not the ANC will attain the 2/3 treshold to change the constitution. It is also very interesting to note that many of the whites have now gone over to the ANC. Especially the Afrikaners, with many now grabbing different position within the party.

The NNP is slowly dissapearing. They have done themselve a lot of damage by forming a coalition with the ANC. Because of this, many have abandon the NNP and the votes has gone to VF+ and the Independent Democrats.

In general, South African have a very positive attitude toward the future. Although crime is still a major problem, the crime rate is comming down. HIV/AIDS is another problem which the government of ANC still hasn't taken seriously.

As for the Indonesian election, it is turning out to be a very interesting race. The clear loser of the election is President Megawati's party PDI-P. The winner is GOLKAR. Plus, the Partai Demokrat and PKS have been gaining ground. The two party has been projected to take over the Jakarta municipality.

In order for a party to put forward a presidential candidate, it must attain at least 3% of seats in the legislative poll. The first round of Presidential election will commence in July. Should no candidate win the majority of the vote, the top two will face each other again in September.

So far, the poll shows that Susilo Bambang Yudhono as the favorite for the Presidential office. Megawati come in second with Amien Rais comming in third. Look like there is going to be a new president of Indonesia if the poll hold still.