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Elections 2014

Elections 2014: IEC upholds one candidate objection
Article
/ 15 April 2014

Elections 2014: IEC upholds one candidate objection

The IEC says only one objection to candidates on the political parties’ lists has been upheld, after it received 45.

By Sapa
‘Vote No’, say ANC veterans at campaign launch
Article
/ 15 April 2014

‘Vote No’, say ANC veterans at campaign launch

The "Vote No" campaign, co-headed by Ronnie Kasrils, is meant to encourage disheartened voters to go to the polls on May 7, not a "no vote" campaign.

By Verashni Pillay
DA to take Icasa to court over SABC ad complaint delay
Article
/ 15 April 2014

DA to take Icasa to court over SABC ad complaint delay

The DA says it will take the communications watchdog to a high court to decide on its complaint against the SABC’s decision to pull its election ad.

By Sapa
The veterans strike back: The ANC’s dilemma
Article
/ 15 April 2014

The veterans strike back: The ANC’s dilemma

Ignore them or attack? Both of the ANC’s responses to criticisms from its former leaders have done the party a disservice as elections loom closer.

By Verashni Pillay
DA says ANC will benefit from Icasa ad delay
Article
/ 15 April 2014

DA says ANC will benefit from Icasa ad delay

Following the SABC pulling its TV ad, the DA says it is concerned about its election campaign as Icasa has taken over 48 hours to hear its complaint.

By Sapa
Wits students grill Mantashe over voting ANC
Article
/ 14 April 2014

Wits students grill Mantashe over voting ANC

"Uncle Gweezy" has been asked why SA should vote ANC by students who raised Nkandla, access to electricity and education as concerns with government.

By Victoria John
ANC campaigns in Gauteng while DA fights SABC
Article
/ 14 April 2014

ANC campaigns in Gauteng while DA fights SABC

Defections, censorship and exclusion marked the weekend’s party election campaigns, with the ANC and DA fighting hard for Gauteng’s support.

By Staff Reporter
DA, Cope protest SABC land debate after being excluded
Article
/ 13 April 2014

DA, Cope protest SABC land debate after being excluded

The two opposition parties have marched on the University of Limpopo after they were excluded from an election debate on land, live streamed on SABC.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Kasrils and ANC stalwarts launch spoilt vote campaign
Article
/ 11 April 2014

Kasrils and ANC stalwarts launch spoilt vote campaign

A number of struggle veterans and former government leaders are launching a "Vote NO!" campaign aimed squarely at the ANC.

By Verashni Pillay
ANC worst intimidators, says community group
Article
/ 10 April 2014

ANC worst intimidators, says community group

The ANC are the major culprits when it comes to political intimidation and KwaZulu-Natal is one of the worst affected regions, found a report.

By Verashni Pillay
No really, the EFF is well positioned to force positive change
Analysis
/ 10 April 2014

No really, the EFF is well positioned to force positive change

The Economic Freedom Fighters expresses a profound, worldwide, popular dissatisfaction with the current economic system, writes Hagen Engler.

By Staff Reporter
Punish your misbehaving party
Analysis
/ 10 April 2014

Punish your misbehaving party

Voting out your party for misbehaving should never be seen as a treacherous act.

By Staff Reporter
Big Brother is watching the SABC
Article
/ 10 April 2014

Big Brother is watching the SABC

Editorial staff members have been told their phones are being monitored as the institution is a national key point.

By Political Staff
Election promises don’t provide basics of education
Analysis
/ 10 April 2014

Election promises don’t provide basics of education

Textbooks, toilets and teachers – that’s what voters want. But can political parties provide?

By Victoria John
Old (ANC) voting habits die hard
Article
/ 10 April 2014

Old (ANC) voting habits die hard

Many people in North West are still loyal to the ruling party, despite gripes about services.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
EFF and UDM ‘hedging their bets’ by calling for Tlakula’s resignation
Article
/ 9 April 2014

EFF and UDM ‘hedging their bets’ by calling for Tlakula’s resignation

Minor parties are creating a stink around Pansy Tlakula to cast doubt around the elections when they perform poorly as expected, say their critics.

By Verashni Pillay
IEC dismisses Zuma candidacy objections
Article
/ 8 April 2014

IEC dismisses Zuma candidacy objections

The IEC has rejected objections to President Jacob Zuma’s candidacy for Parliament, saying there is no evidence that he isn’t suitable.

By Andisiwe Makinana
IEC faces R7.5m claim thanks to botched leasing deal
Article
/ 8 April 2014

IEC faces R7.5m claim thanks to botched leasing deal

A company that should have been shortlisted for providing new headquarters for the IEC is claiming R7.5-million from the embattled organisation.

By Verashni Pillay
IEC bars workers’ strike after threats over Tlakula resignation
Article
/ 8 April 2014

IEC bars workers’ strike after threats over Tlakula resignation

Following reports that IEC workers threatened to strike if its chairperson didn’t resign, the commission says employees are barred from protesting.

By Sapa
DA, FF+ say Sisulu to investigate Nkandla before elections – reports
Article
/ 8 April 2014

DA, FF+ say Sisulu to investigate Nkandla before elections – reports

National Assembly speaker Max Sisulu will investigate the Nkandla report before May 7, according to DA and FF+ sources.

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
No investigation into ANC-themed government ads
Article
/ 7 April 2014

No investigation into ANC-themed government ads

Neither the public protector nor the IEC will investigate a campaign by the Gauteng government worth millions that seems to punt the ANC.

By Verashni Pillay
Staffers threaten strike if IEC head Tlakula not removed – reports
Article
/ 6 April 2014

Staffers threaten strike if IEC head Tlakula not removed – reports

Employees at the IEC have reportedly threatened to go on strike if Pansy Tlakula is not removed as commission chair before the May elections.

By Sapa
Parties intensify campaigns ahead of elections
Article
/ 5 April 2014

Parties intensify campaigns ahead of elections

From the ANC to the EFF, political parties have upped the ante a month before the general elections.

By Sapa
Elections 2014: Cape Town’s elderly are ready to vote
Article
/ 4 April 2014

Elections 2014: Cape Town’s elderly are ready to vote

They may be a small community, but Cape Town’s elderly have a lot on their mind when it comes to elections and their role in society.

By Raeesa Pather
Elections 2014: How much support will the ANC keep in Limpopo?
Article
/ 3 April 2014

Elections 2014: How much support will the ANC keep in Limpopo?

EFF and Agang SA leaders’ ties to the province may disrupt old voting patterns.

By Matuma Letsoala
The people are not part of the political process
Analysis
/ 3 April 2014

The people are not part of the political process

Those who claim to be so disgusted with how the people are living include the same ones that have been stealing from the people.

By Ayanda Kota
This election, ANC appears tactically lost
Analysis
/ 3 April 2014

This election, ANC appears tactically lost

The ruling party is deluded if it thinks the public doesn’t care about Thuli Madonsela’s report.

By Richard Calland
IEC receives 40 objections on election candidate lists
Article
/ 2 April 2014

IEC receives 40 objections on election candidate lists

The IEC says it has received about 40 objections to election candidates and will consider all of them by next week.

By Sapa
EFF: Opposition parties will act against Tlakula
Article
/ 1 April 2014

EFF: Opposition parties will act against Tlakula

EFF leader Julius Malema says opposition parties will initiate legal proceedings against the IEC if chairperson Pansy Tlakula does not resign.

By Jonisayi Maromo
Elections news in the palm of your hand
Article
/ 27 March 2014

Elections news in the palm of your hand

The Mail & Guardian has launched a free elections app, to keep the public informed in the run-up to May 7.

By Staff Reporter
Defecation defection feared
Article
/ 27 March 2014

Defecation defection feared

The ANC’s ‘poo two’ were reinstated to forestall any bid to take their popular support to another party.

By Andisiwe Makinana
ACDP’s 10 tough questions: Love your gay children
Article
/ 27 March 2014

ACDP’s 10 tough questions: Love your gay children

In the second instalment of our 10 tough questions to party leaders ahead of the election, the ACDP’s Kenneth Meshoe talks about rape, HIV and portn.

By Verashni Pillay
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