51.  However the president traditionally commands strong support in rural areas, where most ballots had yet to be counted.

52.  However, Meciar still commands strong support among his constituents.

53.  It was unclear whether Mokhele would command the support of a majority of BCP members in the Lesotho National Assembly, SAPA said.

54.  Nor have liberal ideas about the Bible ever commanded much support of the masses.

55.  Ratsiraka responded by declaring martial law in Antananarivo, but his order has been mocked in the capital, where the opposition commands overwhelming support.

56.  Savimbi still commands support from the vast majority of UNITA backers in the countryside.

57.  Ratsiraka responded by declaring martial law in the capital, but his order has been mocked in the capital, where the opposition commands overwhelming support.

58.  The Brotherhood commands wide support through its management of various charities, schools, hospitals and religious centers.

59.  Whichever side can command majority support in the Parliament will be the government.

60.  IFP branch secretary Carter Ndlovu told the press conference that it was Buthelezi rather than the king who commanded the support of Zulus.