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AI

Leveraging AI to achieve peace, justice, good governance

Corruption undermines public trust and hinders social and economic development. AI can combat corruption by increasing transparency, identifying suspicious activities and…

  • Arthur Mutambara
5 min read
Voting day in Msholozi. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ANC

Msholozi, the informal settlement that is ready to fight for Zuma

People in the Ekurhuleni area that is named after the MK party’s leader believe it will bring positive change

  • Khaya Koko
9 min read
Integrating social media into CBM frameworks offers a promising solution for addressing the limitations of traditional CBM tools and mitigating the rising public discontent. (Fabian Sommer/picture alliance via Getty Images)
AFRICA

Is social media weakening Africa’s democracy?

Social media has changed the status quo in politics. In an election cycle, interaction between politicians and the electorate has evolved to near-real-time communication.

  • Blessmore Nhikiti
5 min read
Soumaila Cisse has accused the government camp of electoral fraud, including vote buying and ballot-box stuffing. (Issouf Sanogo/AFP Photo)
AFRICAN UNION

Mali opposition candidate vows to reject presidential election results

Soumaila Cisse: ‘We have a large lead. We do not accept that our voice is stolen. This is why there are results we will not accept’

  • Deutsche Welle 1
2 min read
Conference clash: The ANC’s internal dynamics raise critical questions about representation and inclusivity.
ANC

ANC probes fake membership plot

Claims of bank collusion in a bid to sway the party leadership race have mounted

  • Govan Whittles
9 min read
ELECTORAL FRAUD

Official sentenced for electoral fraud

An Ulundi election officer on Friday became the first South African since 1994 to be sentenced for electoral fraud.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
ELECTORAL FRAUD

IEC officer convicted of electoral fraud

An Ulundi election officer on Friday became the first South African since 1994 to be convicted of electoral fraud.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read