Dismissing EFF-DA coalition rumours, EFF leader Julius Malema says the claims are "an attempt to defocus the EFF’s objective of taking government".
What we’re lacking in these elections is the naked truth; honesty untainted by the pressures of keeping up appearances.
DA leader Helen Zille is masterfully diplomatic in interviews, but her gloves come off on social media platforms.
Africa Check decided to have a little fun, trawling newspapers and news websites for the best, and worst, April Fools’ Day news stories.
The Democratic Alliance will fight against crime and corruption, the party’s Gauteng premier candidate Mmusi Maimane said.
Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille met with several Gauteng provincial leaders after members of her party defected to the ANC, but denies concern.
Former Harare police station commander Gert Nel says mob killings in the precinct were mostly sporadic and "spur of the moment incidents".
What was she thinking while cooking up a Twitter storm? You might have asked. Well, let’s take a look.
Parties have cozied up to royal family members, churches and students at the weekend in a bid to gain support as the national election draws nearer.
With less than two months to go until the 2014 elections, we take a look at some key points of the campaign trail so far.
Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille singled out a corruption-free government as essential to business investment and job creation at a CT rally.
Zille says that SA’s progress is being reversed under Zuma and South Africans should be furious.
Party members have questioned Helen Zille’s ability to continue leading the DA successfully after several run-ins with the media over tweets.
Aggression is not leadership. Leadership means focusing on what is important and not falling for every single distraction, writes Khaya Dlanga.
A spat between Helen Zille and journalist Carien du Plessis has turned ugly after Zille brought race into the debate in a rather personal attack.
Helen Zille has launched the DA’s election manifesto, filled with promises of "real jobs" and the implementation of a youth wage subsidy, and more.
At the DA’s election manifesto launch, members of the opposition party have used the platform to address SA’s jobs issue and corruption.
The DA is expected to have a list of promises for voters when it unveils its election manifesto in Polokwane and launches its official campaign.
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has focused on the province’s achievements over the last five years, saying it had the country’s "best story".
Political consolidations, if done properly, are the lifeblood of both opposition and ruling party life, writes Hlumelo Biko.
This season’s blockbuster from Parlywood, "We have a good story to tell", may face a new villian: Lindiwe Mazibuko.
Eastern Cape MEC Mlibo Qoboshiyane warns voters to watch out for "Johnny-come-lately" opposition parties and rather to stick with the ANC.
This week, the DA has march drama, Zwelinzima Vavi threatens to sue Cosatu, France and the US get cozy, and an exhibition is plagued by disagreements.
The red carpet in the parliamentary precinct lit up with colour as MPs and invited guests dazzled with their glamorous and not-so-glamorous outfits.
President Jacob Zuma will have many tunes to sing to in his final State of the Nation address for this term. Here’s what opposition parties wish for.
Helen Zille questions Richard Calland’s change of tune regarding Mamphela Ramphele and the DA’s aim to broaden its black leadership.
Helen Zille and Mamphela Ramphele took a misguided risk because they’re politicians, not because they’re women, writes Nikiwe Bikitsha.
The DA march for "real jobs" was cut short for fears of violent clashes with the crowds of ANC members gathered to "defend" their turf.
Police say four people have been arrested for throwing bricks during the march for "real jobs", while the DA called the ANC a violent organisation.
Stun grenades have been fired and bricks flung during the opposition party’s march for "real jobs" in Johannesburg.
The DA makes claims to some great successes, and Africa Check takes a look at how much information it has to back them up.
A court has dismissed the ANC’s urgent protection order request against the Democratic Alliance’s "real jobs" march.