We delve into the ANC’s campaign trail as we approach the 2024 elections, marking a critical juncture 30 years into South Africa’s democracy. We uncover the enduring patterns and shifts within the ANC and its opposition, providing a deeper insight into the ANC’s efforts to retain its dominance amidst evolving political climates.
The party believes it has been able to ‘self-correct’ after alienating white voters in the previous national and provincial elections
The former Cape Town mayor dismissed concerns over the viability of her new political movement
Members of the Democratic Alliance in Cape Town have been told to focus on their campaign instead of on Patricia de Lille’s new party
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But the feisty mayor of Cape Town is taking it slow — and might even decide to go it alone again
Opposition parties have slammed plans for R1.6-billion is to be spent on two new long-range jets for President Jacob Zuma and his deputy.
President Jacob Zuma considers the State of the Nation address to be one of his "most important" speeches, he said ahead of the opening of Parliament.
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/ 31 January 2011
The Independent Democrats said it was shocking that the ANC suggested that unemployed people should take any job, even if it paid below the breadline.
The "swallowing" of the Independent Democrats by the Democratic Alliance is not a threat to the ANC, a spokesperson for the ruling party has said.
The DA said on Saturday it would merge with the Independent Democrats to better challenge the ruling African National Congress in the 2014 election.
Will the much publicised "engagement" between the DA and the ID at the DA Federal Congress last week result in a coalition, merger, or partnership?
Independent Democrats leader Patricia de Lille will not be the star of the show at next month’s national congress of the Democratic Alliance.
The ANC is showing a "dangerous disregard" for the courts by criticising a high court ruling on the "shoot the boer" song, the ID said on Wednesday.
The Democratic Alliance and the Independent Democrats have taken the first tentative steps towards a possible coalition at national level.
The Independent Democrats on Sunday called on Nedlac to negotiate a "strike free period" during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
An ID conference to be held on the weekend could turn out to be a significant event in the realignment of SA politics, DA leader Helen Zille says.
African National Congress Youth League leader Julius Malema might be stealing from the poor through tax evasion said Patricia de Lille on Sunday.
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/ 1 February 2010
Leaders of opposition parties will gather in Cape Town in March to talk about forming a united front in next year’s municipal elections, the ID says.
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/ 25 November 2009
Opposition parties expressed reservations on Wednesday about the appointment of Menzi Simelane as National Director of Public Prosecutions.
The opposition on Wednesday rejected attempts by President Jacob Zuma to defuse the row over his nomination of Judge Sandile Ngcobo as chief justice.
Zuma on Wednesday welcomed a statement by the opposition that they would prefer Dikgang Moseneke to his nominee, Sandile Ngcobo, for chief justice.
Three opposition parties on Tuesday urged President Jacob Zuma to reconsider his nomination for chief justice.
Despite feisty election-time rhetoric, the majority of the smaller opposition parties in Parliament are beginning to warm to President Jacob Zuma.
Opposition parties have urged Jacob Zuma to withdraw his statement on the nomination of Sandile Ngcobo to replace outgoing Chief Justice Pius Langa.
Unity talks between opposition parties are under way in bid to challenge the ruling party at the polls, they said on Sunday.
Cellphone call costs in South Africa are among the highest in the world and need investigating, ID leader Patricia de Lille said on Wednesday.
It was an easy win for the ANC. But what quickly emerged was that a shift had occurred in the South African political landscape.
Patricia de Lille takes a seat, far away from the other political parties, watching as the overseas voter results appear on the screen at the IEC.
The DA won victories in two by-elections held in Cape Town on Wednesday, a sign, the party says, that it is on track to win the Western Cape.
Opposition parties have been quick to hit out at the reported intention of the NPA to drop charges against ANC president Jacob Zuma.
Opposition parties on Tuesday slammed the release of convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik on medical parole.