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2024 elections

ANC marshalls its forces to KwaZulu-Natal in final push for votes
Politics
/ 6 May 2024

ANC marshalls its forces to KwaZulu-Natal in final push for votes

The governing party has identified KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as the battlegrounds for votes ahead of the elections

By Lunga Mzangwe
EFF member apologises to Indians for using the word ‘coolie’
Politics
/ 6 May 2024

EFF member apologises to Indians for using the word ‘coolie’

Khehla Mngwengwe complied with an equality court order that he must say sorry for making the offensive remark in a post on Facebook

By Lyse Comins
2024 elections: The confusion of two ballot papers for the National Assembly
Opinion
/ 6 May 2024

2024 elections: The confusion of two ballot papers for the National Assembly

The electoral commission and the media need to better explain how the votes work and that the two ballot papers are of almost equal importance

By Jørgen Elklit
Mbeki defends his AIDS policies, says he will address the public soon
Politics
/ 4 May 2024

Mbeki defends his AIDS policies, says he will address the public soon

The former president, who has criticised Jacob Zuma of late, says his pandemic policies were misunderstood

By Lunga Mzangwe
Only Zuma can deregister MK party, says IEC
Politics
/ 3 May 2024

Only Zuma can deregister MK party, says IEC

The party cries victim over forged signatures and says if it is removed from the ballot, then all other new parties must be investigated

By Lunga Mzangwe
Mbalula’s office tied to elections list fiddling, Motlanthe reports
Politics
/ 3 May 2024

Mbalula’s office tied to elections list fiddling, Motlanthe reports

ANC officials have called for an investigation after the report by electoral committee head Kgalema Motlanthe found that the party’s
list submitted to the IEC had been altered

By Lizeka Tandwa
IEC argues that the electoral court erred gravely on Zuma
Politics
/ 1 May 2024

IEC argues that the electoral court erred gravely on Zuma

The court’s reasoning for overturning the decision that the former president was not eligible to run for parliament rested on a misreading of law and case law, the electoral body argued

By Emsie Ferreira
LISTEN | Songezo Zibi – Donors, not Steenhuisen’s DA, are the architects of the moonshot pact
Podcasts
/ 1 May 2024

LISTEN | Songezo Zibi – Donors, not Steenhuisen’s DA, are the architects of the moonshot pact

The leader of Rise Mzansi said the Democratic Alliance leader was not credible or capable of becoming South Africa’s president

By Lizeka Tandwa
‘Zuma a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ … Mbeki lays into his successor on campaign trail
Politics
/ 30 April 2024

‘Zuma a wolf in sheep’s clothing’ … Mbeki lays into his successor on campaign trail

The ANC veteran says his previous apology for the Eskom crisis was not appropriate, instead pointing a finger at the Zuma administration and the utility itself

By Lizeka Tandwa
EFF slams Ekurhuleni mayor’s 16 000 jobs initiative as a populist stunt meant for elections
Politics
/ 30 April 2024

EFF slams Ekurhuleni mayor’s 16 000 jobs initiative as a populist stunt meant for elections

The initiative was announced in mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s maiden state of the city address, in which he also vowed to crack down on crime

By Lunga Mzangwe
Holomisa to stand as UDM Eastern Cape premier candidate
Politics
/ 29 April 2024

Holomisa to stand as UDM Eastern Cape premier candidate

UDM founder appears ready to hand over control of the party

By Paddy Harper
Abahlali baseMjondolo’s tactical EFF vote allows us to reimagine democracy
Opinion
/ 29 April 2024

Abahlali baseMjondolo’s tactical EFF vote allows us to reimagine democracy

There are good reasons why a social movement would back an opportunistic political party

By Minhaj Jeenah
Gen Z faces a ‘happiness versus reality equation’ ahead of elections
Politics
/ 28 April 2024

Gen Z faces a ‘happiness versus reality equation’ ahead of elections

Most of the young people interviewed have little faith that politics will change in their day-to-day lives, according to a new report

By Umamah Bakharia
Ekurhuleni residents threaten to boycott, disrupt elections if load-shedding reaches them
Politics
/ 27 April 2024

Ekurhuleni residents threaten to boycott, disrupt elections if load-shedding reaches them

Phomolong has been spared from load-shedding because of its proximity to critical services

By Mandisa Nyathi
DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses
Politics
/ 26 April 2024

DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses

The party has proposed an economic turnaround strategy to support small businesses, boost economic growth, protect work seekers and create 2 million jobs

By Lyse Comins
Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president
Politics
/ 26 April 2024

Mbeki on ANC campaign trail for first time since Zuma became party president

The former president said people would be seeing a lot of him from now on, even though he not put aside his concerns about the ANC

By Lunga Mzangwe
30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Thirty and thriving, or barely surviving?
Politics
/ 26 April 2024

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Thirty and thriving, or barely surviving?

Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope

By Aarti Bhana
30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Older voters disillusioned after excitement of 1994 poll
Politics
/ 26 April 2024

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Older voters disillusioned after excitement of 1994 poll

Many of them feel that the promises made at the dawn of democracy have not been met

By Lunga Mzangwe
30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: The 1994 elections had no mapping, no voters roll, but lots of goodwill
Politics
/ 26 April 2024

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: The 1994 elections had no mapping, no voters roll, but lots of goodwill

The first democratic election was touch and go until six days before the 27 April 1994 poll

By Paddy Harper
Malema: South Africa will go on stage six load-shedding after elections
Politics
/ 19 April 2024

Malema: South Africa will go on stage six load-shedding after elections

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader also said his deputy, Floyd Shivambu, should be made minister of finance because he has not stolen anything

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ramaphosa puts on his boxing gloves
Opinion
/ 18 April 2024

Ramaphosa puts on his boxing gloves

Rumours of the ANC’s demise — like those about it’s leader — might be greatly exaggerated

By Richard Calland
The M&G Party Policy Quiz
Quiz
/ 18 April 2024

The M&G Party Policy Quiz

By M&G Digital
WATCH AGAIN | 2024 National Election Debate
Politics
/ 17 April 2024

WATCH AGAIN | 2024 National Election Debate

The Mail & Guardian in partnership with the University of Fort Hare invites you to join the National Elections Debate

By MG Reporter
IFP president criticises DA’s Western Cape policies, vows to prioritise equality and development
Politics
/ 16 April 2024

IFP president criticises DA’s Western Cape policies, vows to prioritise equality and development

Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosi Hlabisa said his party would address the growing disparity between the rich and poor in the province

By Lizeka Tandwa
How will South Africans vote come 29 May?
Opinion
/ 16 April 2024

How will South Africans vote come 29 May?

Voters tend to fall into five categories – legacy parties, populist leaders, solution-based parties, parties that represent a voter’s interests, and those who are disillusioned

By Karabo Mokgonyana
WATCH | Tessa Dooms and what voters need to know about South Africa’s 2024 elections
Politics
/ 7 April 2024

WATCH | Tessa Dooms and what voters need to know about South Africa’s 2024 elections

Analysts explain the changes to the voting system and peer into their crystal balls to predict possible outcomes

By Lunga Mzangwe
Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about social grants
Politics
/ 2 April 2024

Elections 2024: What the major political parties say about social grants

We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi

By GroundUp
ANC loses MK registration fight, hopes to win logo battle
Politics
/ 28 March 2024

ANC loses MK registration fight, hopes to win logo battle

The governing party has lost its battle over uMkhonto weSizwe party’s registration

By Paddy Harper
Steenhuisen: A DA-ANC coalition not off the table
Podcasts
/ 28 March 2024

Steenhuisen: A DA-ANC coalition not off the table

The Democratic Alliance leader says a coalition with the governing party might be the ‘least worst option to prevent the radicals from taking over’

By Lizeka Tandwa
I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen
Politics
/ 28 March 2024

I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen

The Democratic Alliance leader said he respected people for getting a degree but university could not have taught him what he knows after 23 years in politics

By Lizeka Tandwa
Vote of no confidence? Malema announces Shivambu’s exit from KZN
Politics
/ 21 March 2024

Vote of no confidence? Malema announces Shivambu’s exit from KZN

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader said the party’s secretary general, Marshall Dlamini, would replace Shivambu as its national deployee in the province

By Lizeka Tandwa
Elections 2024: Don’t pick the scabs
Politics
/ 19 March 2024

Elections 2024: Don’t pick the scabs

Some blame labour protections and unions for South Africa’s economic malaise. But this claim lacks evidence and stands to leave us in an even worse position

By Sarah Smit
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