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The decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and two other women:
Is great for women and empowerment 66% 173 votes
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Dilutes the prestige between three people 34% 88 votes
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Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs will best be remembered for:
The personal computer 7% 1714 votes
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The iPod 11% 2475 votes
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The iPhone 9% 1989 votes
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The iPad 3% 800 votes
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Being a visionary 70% 16314 votes
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Desmond Tutu's outburst over the Dalai Lama saga:
Was justified, he has a right to be angry 91% 23878 votes
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Went too far, he’s meddling in govt affairs 9% 2441 votes
The Dalai Lama's decision to cancel his SA trip:
Is unfortunate, and sad for SA 57% 12497 votes
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Shows his humility, by avoiding controversy 23% 4939 votes
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Is the ideal outcome for the SA government 17% 3749 votes
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Is purely because of logistics 3% 735 votes
Should the govt grant a visa to the Dalai Lama?
Yes, he’s a Nobel Peace laureate 88% 16633 votes
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No, it will harm SA's relations with China 12% 2264 votes
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Now that the Springboks have secured their spot in the RWC quarter-finals, how far will they progress?
They'll lose in the quarter-finals 19% 4805 votes
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They’ll be beaten in the semi-finals 17% 4291 votes
So close, yet so far. They'll lose in the final 8% 2042 votes
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Overall winners! 57% 14813 votes
Do you agree that SA has a strong judiciary?
Yes – we should stop fixating on individuals 7% 1263 votes
No – the wheels of justice turn too slowly 55% 10268 votes
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Maybe – as long as govt doesn’t interfere 38% 7048 votes
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Do you think the Amazon tablet will be a 'worthy' iPad challenger?
Yes, Amazon has the muscle to take them on 13% 1881 votes
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No, Apple has too much of a lead 35% 5023 votes
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Only if the price is right 27% 3853 votes
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Tablets are just fancy toys 24% 3455 votes
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A bill outlawing toy guns, pepper spray, knives and other "dangerous weapons" in public places:
Is a bad idea – one should have the right to self-defence 77% 15009 votes
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Will prevent unnecessary violence in public 23% 4553 votes
What do you think about the Springbok's prank in NZ?
It was just a bit of fun 67% 9345 votes
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They should grow up 17% 2407 votes
Theft is theft 16% 2262 votes
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