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Elections

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
Many transgressions before Zimbabwe’s elections raise questions about a free and fair poll
Thought Leader
/ 21 August 2023

Many transgressions before Zimbabwe’s elections raise questions about a free and fair poll

The run-up to Wednesday’s poll has been preceded by a number of concerning undemocratic actions

By GGA staff reporter and Craig Moffat
Zimbabwe needs a truly democratic elections outcome to realise its potential
Opinion
/ 17 August 2023

Zimbabwe needs a truly democratic elections outcome to realise its potential

The country remains a painful reminder of revolutionary leadership that has slipped from legitimacy

By Songezo Zibi
Steenhuisen: Moonshot pact is not anti-ANC
Politics
/ 16 August 2023

Steenhuisen: Moonshot pact is not anti-ANC

The DA leader has said the pact was about dislodging the ruling party and stopping a coalition between the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters

By Umamah Bakharia
Ghost voters haunt Zimbabwe elections
Africa
/ 12 August 2023

Ghost voters haunt Zimbabwe elections

An analysis of the voters’ roll indicates that the elections on 23 August for the president and legislature will not be free and fair

By Agence France Presse
Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections: Who votes and why?
Thought Leader
/ 12 August 2023

Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections: Who votes and why?

The integrity of democracy in the country hinges on its citizens showing up to make their crosses

By Nnaemeka Ohamadike
Paul Mashatile: Time to build framework for coalitions
Thought Leader
/ 4 August 2023

Paul Mashatile: Time to build framework for coalitions

The country’s success is far more important than that of any of its political parties, writes Paul Mashatile, deputy president of South Africa

By Paul Mashatile
Growing EFF faction wants Shivambu to take over from Malema
Politics
/ 4 August 2023

Growing EFF faction wants Shivambu to take over from Malema

Talk of discontent in the party over Julius Malema’s leadership and a split between him and his deputy has been dismissed by the commander-in-chief

By Mandisa Nyathi
Complicated political minefield on how to approach coalition-forming
Thought Leader
/ 3 August 2023

Complicated political minefield on how to approach coalition-forming

The instability of hung local governments is driving the ANC’s new-found need to get to grips with coalition politics

By Richard Calland
Will SADC once again declare Zimbabwe’s elections free and fair?
Thought Leader
/ 2 August 2023

Will SADC once again declare Zimbabwe’s elections free and fair?

The country goes to the polls on 23 August and the SADC Electoral Observation Mission will use set criteria to decide whether democracy prevailed

By Craig Moffat
East and Southern African governments must prioritise human rights ahead of elections
Opinion
/ 12 July 2023

East and Southern African governments must prioritise human rights ahead of elections

We cannot accept anything less than a full guarantee of the safety of vulnerable people before the polls

By Tigere Chagutah
How to resolve SA’s political accountability crisis
Thought Leader
/ 5 July 2023

How to resolve SA’s political accountability crisis

Citizens suffer when the state is not held to account and directly electing MPs and members of the provincial legislature could solve this.

By Pranish Desai and Mxolisi Zondo
How to boost voter participation in the 2024 elections
Opinion
/ 16 June 2023

How to boost voter participation in the 2024 elections

Countries such as Zambia can show parties how to speak to ‘missing’ young and male voters

By Nnaemeka Ohamadike and Monique Bennett
Youth for Parliament: South Africa needs intergenerational leadership
Opinion
/ 15 June 2023

Youth for Parliament: South Africa needs intergenerational leadership

Political parties and voters need to understand that a fundamental principle of democracy is that political systems should represent the desires and best interests of all citizens

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Zim prisoner release triggers trauma from ‘Green Bombers’ years
Africa
/ 6 June 2023

Zim prisoner release triggers trauma from ‘Green Bombers’ years

The release of 4 200 inmates has sparked fears that the ruling party is building an off-book army of thugs

By Jeffrey Moyo
South African politicians have an overreach disease that cripples the state
Editorial
/ 21 April 2023

South African politicians have an overreach disease that cripples the state

Gauteng’s musical chairs in its economic cluster is a microcosm of South Africa’s biggest problem

By Editorial
Can the Eastern Cape deliver the ANC two election landslides?
Opinion
/ 12 April 2023

Can the Eastern Cape deliver the ANC two election landslides?

Low voter turnout and the rise of youth activism could limit the party’s ability to win the 2024 provincial and national government elections

By Solomzi Tshona
Why Trump pleaded not guilty in New York court after historic arrest
World
/ 4 April 2023

Why Trump pleaded not guilty in New York court after historic arrest

The twice-impeached Republican is the first sitting or former American president to be criminally indicted

By Maggy Donaldson and Peter Hutchison
How South Sudan downplays gross human rights’ violations
Opinion
/ 1 April 2023

How South Sudan downplays gross human rights’ violations

The lead-up to next year’s first-ever elections will likely see heightened political disputes, competition and defections – developments that can quickly turn deadly

By Tigere Chagutah
Is the Democratic Alliance a minority party with majority concerns?
Editorial
/ 24 March 2023

Is the Democratic Alliance a minority party with majority concerns?

The DA can’t shake off the question of race if it aspires to grow

By Editorial
Why young people must vote in the 2024 national elections
Opinion
/ 11 March 2023

Why young people must vote in the 2024 national elections

It is important to directly speak to young South Africans to inform them why it is important to vote

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Tinubu’s win disappoints Nigerian youth
Africa
/ 2 March 2023

Tinubu’s win disappoints Nigerian youth

Analysts and international observers say the presidential election was tainted by incidents of violence as well as logistical and operational failures

By Abiodun Jamiu
Economic Freedom Fighters predicts voter increase in 2024 elections
Politics
/ 28 February 2023

Economic Freedom Fighters predicts voter increase in 2024 elections

EFF leader Julius Malema has called for South Africans to join the party during its national shutdown aimed at unseating President Cyril Ramaphosa

By Lizeka Tandwa
Zimbabwe polls predict a Chamisa triumph over Mnangagwa
Opinion
/ 8 February 2023

Zimbabwe polls predict a Chamisa triumph over Mnangagwa

Asked why they were shifting their support, voters cited weak leadership, corruption, bad policies and future prospects as the main reasons

By Greg Mills: A SECOND LOOK and Ray Hartley
Zimbabwe’s middle-class economy ambitions a pipe dream
Africa
/ 15 January 2023

Zimbabwe’s middle-class economy ambitions a pipe dream

The state’s ambitions for the country to become a middle-class economy are throttled by blackouts, corruption and structural and policy problems

By Marko Phiri
The ANC has lost its moorings
Opinion
/ 17 December 2022

The ANC has lost its moorings

Not only is the party living in the past, it is afraid to confront today’s realities and has lost its ideological direction

By Richard Calland
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