Youth in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng might abstain from 2024 elections, study finds
/ 6 December 2023

Youth in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng might abstain from 2024 elections, study finds

Corruption, lack of employment and empty promises are among the reasons behind young people not wanting to vote

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Axe falls on ANC rebels as Mangaung no confidence vote looms
/ 26 July 2023

Axe falls on ANC rebels as Mangaung no confidence vote looms

A no confidence motion against speaker Maryke Davies is set to take place on Friday

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Independents’ gains in local government polls signal ‘success’
/ 14 November 2021

Independents’ gains in local government polls signal ‘success’

Small players’ voices were heard in many provinces where they will form part of coalition governments

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Poll day: The Great Stayaway
/ 5 November 2021

Poll day: The Great Stayaway

Only a few people have chosen who will govern South Africa’s municipalities

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The future is coalitions as parties battle it out for your municipality
/ 4 November 2021

The future is coalitions as parties battle it out for your municipality

After a dismal showing at the polls, all the major parties – with some smaller kingmakers – will now begin the horse-trading to run your municipality

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Despondency was the only outright winner in these local elections
/ 4 November 2021

Despondency was the only outright winner in these local elections

Politicians benefit from ignorant citizens ‘because then they can fool the people’, says community activist

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Is the ANC’s corrective action too little too late?
/ 3 November 2021

Is the ANC’s corrective action too little too late?

Although the ANC believes it has done okay in these elections, the numbers tell a different tale

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Local elections: Has the EFF hit its growth ceiling?
/ 2 November 2021

Local elections: Has the EFF hit its growth ceiling?

The party is struggling to get its base out to vote, despite having a strong presence online and at rallies

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