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Elections

EFF manifesto launch uncharacteristically fails to pull expected crowds
Politics
/ 10 February 2024

EFF manifesto launch uncharacteristically fails to pull expected crowds

The party wants parliament to appoint boards for state-owned enterprises

By Lizeka Tandwa
ICJ victory would redeem the ANC – if it shows the same humanity at home
Opinion
/ 9 February 2024

ICJ victory would redeem the ANC – if it shows the same humanity at home

The party won a moral victory when it went to the World Court to take on the US-backed Israel but it must clean up its own house and have the same care for South Africans

By Mzwandile Manto
Democracy at the crossroads: Unravelling the political turmoil in Senegal
Opinion
/ 7 February 2024

Democracy at the crossroads: Unravelling the political turmoil in Senegal

President Macky Sall’s decision is concerning in a region grappling with coups, where interference with the constitution and polls has led to military overthrow

By Nyasha Mpani and Amara Galileo
New poll suggests EFF could topple DA as official opposition
Politics
/ 7 February 2024

New poll suggests EFF could topple DA as official opposition

The poll also suggest the ANC could drop below 50%, requiring it to form a coalition to govern the country

By Lunga Mzangwe
Register to vote to determine the future you want
Opinion
/ 2 February 2024

Register to vote to determine the future you want

Voters should ponder about what their vote means for the future of South Africa

By Zusipe Batyi
Local assets offering better returns this year, but value trap on the horizon
Partner Content
/ 29 January 2024

Local assets offering better returns this year, but value trap on the horizon

Old Mutual Investment Group have identified four key themes that will drive their investment decisions next year

By Jason Swartz, Portfolio Manager, Old Mutual Investment Group
Want votes? Get the basics right
Opinion
/ 28 January 2024

Want votes? Get the basics right

Whether the ANC can keep the lights on will be a key factor heading into elections

By Ozayr Patel
Improve service delivery and votes will follow
Opinion
/ 22 January 2024

Improve service delivery and votes will follow

The smart politician will focus all efforts on building a capable state

By Rudi Kimmie
It is the ANC that is the threat to its future, not opposition parties
Opinion
/ 17 January 2024

It is the ANC that is the threat to its future, not opposition parties

Regardless of how the 2024 elections end, the ruling party must undergo radical political transformation to survive

By Mzwandile Manto
Combating deliberately wrong information that intends to mislead and misinform in an election year is a civil duty
Analysis
/ 17 January 2024

Combating deliberately wrong information that intends to mislead and misinform in an election year is a civil duty

Combating deliberately wrong information that intends to mislead and misinformation in election year is a civil duty

By Helen Grange
UN report spells out dim economic outlook for South Africa
National
/ 14 January 2024

UN report spells out dim economic outlook for South Africa

The United Nations World Economic Situation report said the country’s economy would grow by only 0.5%

By Mandisa Nyathi
Year of elections: The world chooses its fate
National
/ 7 January 2024

Year of elections: The world chooses its fate

More than two billion people are eligible to make their crosses in the most important election year of our collective democratic history

By Luke Feltham
Mixed fortunes for Africa in 2024
Thought Leader
/ 6 January 2024

Mixed fortunes for Africa in 2024

It is set to be a busy year for the continent as many countries go to the polls and international engagement increases

By Alex Vines
Electoral options get complicated
Thought Leader
/ 29 December 2023

Electoral options get complicated

The choice is far more complex than merely choosing whether or not to oust the ANC

By Imraan Buccus
Understanding South Africa’s coalition landscape
Opinion
/ 5 December 2023

Understanding South Africa’s coalition landscape

If coalitions have been a key part of the country’s democracy then why is there such concern ahead of 2024?

By Stuart Morrison
Our democracy has long been twisted by conspiracy
Editorial
/ 1 December 2023

Our democracy has long been twisted by conspiracy

What if we never believed any of the fake reports by a fanatical spook community backing Jacob Zuma?

By Editorial
Why you shouldn’t support any political party: a philosopher’s perspective
Opinion
/ 28 November 2023

Why you shouldn’t support any political party: a philosopher’s perspective

This is not soccer – the one truth we need to remind ourselves of this election cycle

By Benjamin Smart
Democratic Alliance scores own goal over Gaza
Editorial
/ 24 November 2023

Democratic Alliance scores own goal over Gaza

It should be the day of ANC’s reckoning, but opposition parties such as the Democratic Alliance should polish up their messaging on Israel’s war in Gaza

By Editorial
Religion is seen as a threat to elections. But is this so?
Opinion
/ 16 November 2023

Religion is seen as a threat to elections. But is this so?

South Africans seem to favour politicians who combine secular and socially liberal policies with religious rhetoric that is inclusive of all faiths

By David Jeffery-Schwikkard
Joburg tactical unit to target violent crimes, Mgcini Tshwaku says
Politics
/ 11 November 2023

Joburg tactical unit to target violent crimes, Mgcini Tshwaku says

EFF leader and Jozi mayoral committee member will go after taverns and bars that break bylaws

By Lizeka Tandwa
IEC ‘technically ready’ for 2024 elections
Politics
/ 30 October 2023

IEC ‘technically ready’ for 2024 elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa says it has expanded its security measures to provide a fair election

By Mandisa Nyathi
Failed promises: The long and ‘hopeless’ wait for RDP houses
National
/ 30 October 2023

Failed promises: The long and ‘hopeless’ wait for RDP houses

One resident said that if he could speak to the government, he would ‘plead’ for a safe house

By Lesego Chepape
Democracy and human rights at the crossroads
Thought Leader
/ 7 October 2023

Democracy and human rights at the crossroads

Capitalism may be democracy’s enemy. Democracy has become a brand name, used by even fascist dictators. We may not abandon it though

By Johann van der Westhuizen
eSwatini, an absolute monarchy, holds ‘elections’
Africa
/ 29 September 2023

eSwatini, an absolute monarchy, holds ‘elections’

In eSwatini, half a million registered voters choose 59 MPs, who advise the king while he retains veto rights

By Agence France Presse
IEC want Concourt ruling on electoral amendment challenge
Politics
/ 25 September 2023

IEC want Concourt ruling on electoral amendment challenge

Three organisations have applied to the constitutional court to have the amendment declared unconstitutional and scrapped

By Mandisa Nyathi
Julius Malema’s draconian decisions fuel EFF divisions
Politics
/ 21 September 2023

Julius Malema’s draconian decisions fuel EFF divisions

But the party contends it has moved on from internal strife and is focused on the 2024 polls

By Mandisa Nyathi
Political parties likely to leverage on Buthelezi’s death, ActionSA’s Mncwango says
Politics
/ 12 September 2023

Political parties likely to leverage on Buthelezi’s death, ActionSA’s Mncwango says

The KwaZulu-Natal chair said provincial leaders’ polling was likely to change in the coming weeks

By Mandisa Nyathi
The ANC’s internal cracks and the moonshot: What’s new?
Thought Leader
/ 8 September 2023

The ANC’s internal cracks and the moonshot: What’s new?

South Africa’s news headlines suggest the opposition and the ANC are still struggling to get its act together

By Ian Siebörger
ANC not looking for coalition partners in next year’s elections, says Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 2 September 2023

ANC not looking for coalition partners in next year’s elections, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the ANC was confident in its strategy to win elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote
Africa
/ 27 August 2023

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote

The Southern African Development Community, European Union and Commonwealth observer missions said the elections had failed to conform to regional and international standards

By Afp
Zimbabwean elections: The people, the predicaments and predictions
Opinion
/ 22 August 2023

Zimbabwean elections: The people, the predicaments and predictions

The democratic process is at the mercy of the ruling Zanu-PF

By Aaron Ng’ambi
What makes an election free and fair elections
Opinion
/ 22 August 2023

What makes an election free and fair elections

The importance of legitimate polls cannot be overstated for democracy to exist

By Joseph LM Mugore
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