Elections

Sona will cast a spotlight on Ramaphosa (and the ANC’s) many problems

Analysis Makhanda Ka Lima - 10 Feb 2020

The president is facing challenges at every turn, among them the economy, the state of SOEs and factionalism within the ANC. Only if Ramaphosa and his party work together will they be able to turn their declining fortunes around

Editorial: Democrats must unite

Article Editorial - 9 Feb 2020

The best chance for Democrats to beat Trump is by taking an opposite approach to his insular and isolated one

Vote tests Swapo’s dominance

Africa Sofia Christensen - 29 Nov 2019

The elections come during a three-year recession, high unemployment, inequality and a fishing scandal

EDITORIAL: Stop electoral violence

Article Editorial - 11 Oct 2019

Not grappling with things that undermine electoral integrity created a culture of impunity

Biden to face clash over race in upcoming Democrat debate

Article Michael Mathes - 29 Jul 2019

Expect bare-knuckle political sparring when 2020 frontrunner Joe Biden battles his Democratic rivals this week

Japan’s Abe vows to reform constitution despite no ‘supermajority’

Article Agency - 22 Jul 2019

His ruling coalition retained its majority in the upper house in Sunday's vote for around the half the seats in the chamber

Fresh protests over disputed elections in Malawi

Africa Agency - 4 Jul 2019

About 3 500 marchers headed towards Parliament where a two-day vigil is planned against the result of the May 21 presidential vote

Mauritania cracks down on opposition after election

Africa Agency - 28 Jun 2019

Mauritanian police raided the headquarters of two opposition parties

Warren leads Democrats in spirited first 2020 debate

Article Michael Mathes - 27 Jun 2019

The biggest American political debate since the 2016 presidential campaign is occurring over two nights in Miami

Mauritania ruling party’s Ghazouani declared presidential vote winner

Africa Hademine Ould Sadi - 24 Jun 2019

With a clear majority of the votes, Ghazouani has won outright with no need for a second-round runoff election

Trump heads back to base for 2020 campaign kickoff

Article Sebastian Smith - 18 Jun 2019

Organisers claim the Orlando rally has sold out a 20 000-seat arena, with many more to gather outside, watching on big screens

Rivalry and revelry mark Mauritania election campaign

Africa Hademine Ould Sadi - 18 Jun 2019

After a campaign rich in colour and steeped in desert traditions, voters in Mauritania will choose on Saturday among six candidates

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National

From the archives: For the first time, an insiders’ account of the Third Force

Eddie Koch - 19 Feb 2020

Two young gangsters give an horrific account of how they were encouraged, equipped and trained to carry out violence against ANC-linked targets by the security forces.

National

Ramaphosa bets big on infrastructure to boost economy

Makhanda Ka Lima - 19 Feb 2020

Sona was a mixed bag but there were some meaningful announcements

National

Stranded commuters say Ramaphosa’s rail promises ring hollow

Lester Kiewit - 19 Feb 2020

Cape Town’s largest passenger rail line has been closed for months, hitting people’s pockets and adding to road traffic congestion

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.

Press Releases