Concourt lowers signature requirements for independent candidates
/ 4 December 2023

Concourt lowers signature requirements for independent candidates

A majority judgment held that the stipulation was unconstitutional and reduced it to a 10th of the number stipulated by the new electoral act

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SA’s struggle for a role in solving Israeli-Palestinian impasse
/ 20 October 2023

SA’s struggle for a role in solving Israeli-Palestinian impasse

Naledi Pandor appeared to put that at risk, but neutrality is neither a just demand nor a way to bring Israel to the negotiating table

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Mkhwebane says EFF would be ‘wise’ to place her in ‘position of authority’
/ 19 October 2023

Mkhwebane says EFF would be ‘wise’ to place her in ‘position of authority’

But party members say they have had enough of being sidelined for high-profile newcomers who haven’t put in the hours

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IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa eyes KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate
/ 8 October 2023

IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa eyes KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate

Inkatha Freedom Party founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi will remain the face of the party’s election campaign

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NFP clears conference hurdle as it readies for 2024
/ 4 October 2023

NFP clears conference hurdle as it readies for 2024

The party needs to settle its internal battles if it hopes to contest the elections

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DA/IFP coalition makes more gains in Umhlathuze by-election
/ 29 September 2023

DA/IFP coalition makes more gains in Umhlathuze by-election

The two parties hope to unseat the ANC next year through their pre-election cooperation agreement

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Fraud claims fly as Pappas hits the KZN campaign trail
/ 29 September 2023

Fraud claims fly as Pappas hits the KZN campaign trail

The uMngeni mayor says he is up to the ‘mathematically difficult’ challenge

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uMngeni’s Pappas to be named DA premier candidate for KZN
/ 4 September 2023

uMngeni’s Pappas to be named DA premier candidate for KZN

The 32-year-old is known for his work ethic and people skills

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Pressure mounts for DA to publicly denounce a grand coalition
/ 14 August 2023

Pressure mounts for DA to publicly denounce a grand coalition

A meeting of coalition parties this past week put the DA in the hot seat when its coalition partners made heavy demands

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IFP says no to alliance with ANC
/ 11 August 2023

IFP says no to alliance with ANC

Velenkosi Hlabisa says the ANC provincial leader and corruption are impediments

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Gordhan, Mantashe cry foul over Mbalula threats
/ 28 July 2023

Gordhan, Mantashe cry foul over Mbalula threats

Ministers want President Ramaphosa to rein in the ANC secretary general

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Diplomacy saves the day – and the Brics summit
/ 21 July 2023

Diplomacy saves the day – and the Brics summit

Cyril Ramaphosa turned to China’s President Xi Jinping to sway Russia’s Vladimir Putin on virtual participation

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ANC boots rebel members after Mangaung by-elections victory
/ 20 July 2023

ANC boots rebel members after Mangaung by-elections victory

The governing party is now looking to oust Democratic Alliance speaker Maryke Davies

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DA body sets aside removal of councillors amid purge claims
/ 6 July 2023

DA body sets aside removal of councillors amid purge claims

While the motion to remove them was valid, the process of bringing it was flawed

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Claims of DA corruption cover-up in eThekwini
/ 30 June 2023

Claims of DA corruption cover-up in eThekwini

But party says Ronnie Pillay failed to back up his allegations with any evidence that councillors collected bribes

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Weakened KZN ANCYL still hopes for a “bite” at conference debates
/ 27 June 2023

Weakened KZN ANCYL still hopes for a “bite” at conference debates

The province has no concrete position on leadership or policy issues

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