Elections are difficult. So as you make your way to your designated voting stations, here are nine things to remember when casting your vote.
The Western Cape wing of Abahlali has endorsed the DA despite many fights between the shackdwellers’ organisation and the City of Cape Town.
In his e-book "No Country For The Poor", journalist Azad Essa tracks the path of two countries which head to the polls. Here is an excerpt.
A report analysing coverage of the 2014 elections has found that the media marginalised important issues in favour of covering party campaigns.
South Africans may face imprisonment if they are caught taking selfies in the voting booth or photos of their ballot papers on election day.
Supporters this weekend packed stadiums for the last time before SA votes. Here are some memorable statements from the final round of campaigning.
As parties campaigned over the weekend, the ANC’s plans faltered at the end, the DA’s guerrilla marketing fell flat and the EFF came out ahead.
As South Africans get ready to vote this week, the European Central Bank and Bank of England will announce their latest policy decisions.
Julius Malema managed to mention a host of heavy topics with a light touch at the EFF’s final election rally as his audience clung to his every word.
President Jacob Zuma squandered his last chance to impress ANC supporters as crowds dwindled during his lacklustre performance at the Siyanqoba rally.
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has appealed to party supporters to give him a chance to lead the country and prove himself.
President Jacob Zuma says the ANC is concluding its election campaign on a high note, adding there is a lot to be proud of ahead of Wednesday’s polls.
It could be a sign of things to come, or another party that will wither away. But for now the EFF has put up an impressive show at its final rally.
Malusi Gigaba says the FNB Stadium has reached its 95 000-seater capacity for the ANC’s Siyanqoba rally.
The DA says ANC supporters stoned three of their buses, injuring a driver. But the ruling party has countered the DA’s "propaganda campaign".
Drivers should expect closed roads and congested traffic near FNB Stadium, the venue of the ANC’s final election rally – Siyanqoba.
Those arrested for election-related offences such as disrupting political meetings face jail time and hefty fines, according to the police.
Political rallies were held across the country in a last attempt to secure votes ahead of Wednesday’s national election.
The Economic Freedom Fighters have said IEC chair Pansy Tlakula should resign before election day, and accused the ANC of trying to foil EFF rallies.
ANC chair Baleka Mbete told supporters at a rally west of Jo’burg that the ANC was dealing with their issues, unlike the DA. But some remain dubious.
DA leaders are predicting a substantial increase in votes at the polls, relying on the strength of their "bluenami" to take Gauteng and Northern Cape.
Lindiwe Mazibuko addressed thousands of party supporters at the DA’s final election rally, calling on them to "send a message to Zuma" at the polls.
A new poll has predicted the ANC will win another landslide victory in Wednesday’s general election, handing Jacob Zuma another presidential term.
Thanks to a series of manoeuvres, the embattled head of the Independent Electoral Commission gets to preside over one more election come Wednesday.
The inquiry to oust IEC head Pansy Tlakula is unlikely to be resolved before elections, but some applicants say they expected this.
The ANC is pushing to change the material conditions in which the majority of South Africans live
The minister says the ANC is preparing for a new economic transformation after the poll. But at least one project shows how it could all go very wrong
Every party has their bad side, which leaves voters with fewer options. We take a look at one SA citizen’s diary as they prepare to make choice.
Teachers should be in school, on time, Zuma has said repeatedly in previous speeches – except when he’s in town. Now the department is investigating.
Death often isn’t enough to topple a political figurehead from the party throne (or from its campaign posters, at least).
SA deserves better than to be ruled by a party that flirts with totalitarianism, writes Barney Pityana.
Findings by the University of Johannesburg suggest that the recipients of food parcels are aware their vote is being bought – and disapprove of it.