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Local Elections

I will never retreat from my ideas,” Malema says as sentencing is postponed to April
Politics
/ 23 January 2026

I will never retreat from my ideas,” Malema says as sentencing is postponed to April

The EFF leader told supporters he would not abandon his ideas

By Mandisa Nyathi
ActionSA eyeing mayoral chains
Politics
/ 6 December 2024

ActionSA eyeing mayoral chains

The party wants to use its growing influence in Gauteng metros to consolidate its presence

By Mandisa Nyathi
Municipal employees to get a 3.5% increase after wage deal
Business
/ 16 September 2021

Municipal employees to get a 3.5% increase after wage deal

The South African Local Government Association said a three-year wage deal had been agreed on the remuneration of municipal employees

By Anathi Madubela
Richard Calland: Not much has shuffled in the political pack
Opinion
/ 3 December 2020

Richard Calland: Not much has shuffled in the political pack

Stocktake at the end of a momentous year shows that the ruling party holds all the cards but has little room for manoeuvre

By Richard Calland
‘Super-Wednesday’ by-elections: all the data and who is contesting what
Politics
/ 11 November 2020

‘Super-Wednesday’ by-elections: all the data and who is contesting what

In this week’s by-elections, the ANC has the highest number of wards being contested. However, the turnout in some communities in areas in the Vaal district has been low — even after the electoral commission said it was ready to welcome voters

By Tshegofatso Mathe and M&G Data Desk
Letters to the editor: September 2 to 8 2016
Article
/ 2 September 2016

Letters to the editor: September 2 to 8 2016

Readers write in about the electoral system, Zambia’s elections and the M&G’s story on Naspers.

By Letters
DA claims the top three positions in the city of Tshwane’s council
Article
/ 19 August 2016

DA claims the top three positions in the city of Tshwane’s council

The metro’s new mayor, Solly Msimanga, says the party will no longer allow citizens ‘to be skivvies of councillors and a certain political party’.

By Staff Reporter
ANC sells its lies – to itself – that voter trust has never really been lost
Article
/ 19 August 2016

ANC sells its lies – to itself – that voter trust has never really been lost

Its mistakes quickly forgotten, the ruling party reasons that those who didn’t vote do support the ANC after all.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author, Athandiwe Saba and Phillip De Wet
Letters to the editor: August 12 to 18 2016
Article
/ 12 August 2016

Letters to the editor: August 12 to 18 2016

Readers write in about Karoo lamb, and the ANC after the municipal elections.

By Letters
Electoral knowledge: Is Steven Friedman the only person in SA who gets the PR system?
Article
/ 11 August 2016

Electoral knowledge: Is Steven Friedman the only person in SA who gets the PR system?

Given the befuddlement of voters (and politicians) on August 3, perhaps it’s time a course in politics is made compulsory.

By Staff Reporter
Newcomer KDF to decide who between the ANC and DA will lead the Karoo
Article
/ 10 August 2016

Newcomer KDF to decide who between the ANC and DA will lead the Karoo

The organisation popularly known as the "Kadoef" party has surprised its detractors after winning a seat in the Beaufort West municipality’s council.

By Jenni Evans
Malema to meet the ANC as coalition talks continue and parties list their demands
Article
/ 10 August 2016

Malema to meet the ANC as coalition talks continue and parties list their demands

Possible municipal coalition are slowly taking shape, with Tshwane and Johannesburg the most contentious.

By Staff Reporter
Perhaps the DA should just take a deep breath, pop a chill pill and settle down now
Article
/ 10 August 2016

Perhaps the DA should just take a deep breath, pop a chill pill and settle down now

It was with great shock that we heard newly re-elected mayor Patricia de Lille ominously declare it was time for the City of Cape Town to work hard.

By Staff Reporter
Caution, but also hope from financial industry after municipal elections
Article
/ 9 August 2016

Caution, but also hope from financial industry after municipal elections

Institutions issue warnings against government spending ahead of 2019 elections to win voters’ hearts.

By Lynley Donnelly
​Voters in Nelson Mandela Bay celebrate but vow to watch Athol Trollip
Article
/ 8 August 2016

​Voters in Nelson Mandela Bay celebrate but vow to watch Athol Trollip

The poor of the town are not immediately taken by the likely new regime and want to see first what will actually change in their lives.

By Govan Whittles
The seating arrangements for the numbers game in the municipal councils
Article
/ 7 August 2016

The seating arrangements for the numbers game in the municipal councils

Beyond the percentages, it is now time to consider the number of seats that parties bring to the coalition talks. Who can make a majority together?

By Staff Reporter
What happens after the votes are counted: this is how coalitions work in South Africa
Article
/ 7 August 2016

What happens after the votes are counted: this is how coalitions work in South Africa

Now that all the ballots are counted, what happens next? Constitutional law expert Pierre de Vos looks into some of the procedures’ technicalities.

By Comment Author
[Archives] Four women, the president and the protest that shook the results ceremony
Article
/ 6 August 2016

[Archives] Four women, the president and the protest that shook the results ceremony

Placards making reference to Jacob Zuma’s 2006 rape case overshadow ANC leader’s speech.

By Raeesa Pather
WATCH: Malema defends EFF deputy over ANN7 ‘Gupta agent’ remarks
Article
/ 5 August 2016

WATCH: Malema defends EFF deputy over ANN7 ‘Gupta agent’ remarks

Economic Freedom Fighters commander-in-chief says news channel ‘promotes racketeering and fraud’.

By Staff Reporter
#LGE2016: Cyril Ramaphosa leads the ANC’s attempt to restore confidence in supporters
Article
/ 5 August 2016

#LGE2016: Cyril Ramaphosa leads the ANC’s attempt to restore confidence in supporters

The deputy president has disputed claims that the party’s leaders are ‘arrogant and self-centred’.

By Raeesa Pather
‘Partner swapping’ takes on new meaning as DA and ANC play musical chairs
Article
/ 5 August 2016

‘Partner swapping’ takes on new meaning as DA and ANC play musical chairs

The DA candidate deflected to the ANC, the ANC candidate is now DA.

By Govan Whittles
Whether the councillor candidate is dead or alive, we still want your vote
Article
/ 5 August 2016

Whether the councillor candidate is dead or alive, we still want your vote

The ANC urged supporters to vote for five of its candidates who were killed before the elections.

By Athandiwe Saba
DA’s Athol Trollip already whips out carrot and stick in Nelson Mandela Bay
Article
/ 5 August 2016

DA’s Athol Trollip already whips out carrot and stick in Nelson Mandela Bay

The DA mayoral candidate has tackled metro staff job security before the election results are out.

By Govan Whittles
The ANC is still in denial, but granny power wins the DA Nelson Mandela Bay
Article
/ 5 August 2016

The ANC is still in denial, but granny power wins the DA Nelson Mandela Bay

The opposition’s message struck home as a result of widespread disenchantment with the ANC.

By Govan Whittles
The Kingmaker: Malema holds the balance of power as race drives parties to coalitions
Article
/ 5 August 2016

The Kingmaker: Malema holds the balance of power as race drives parties to coalitions

The upstart who could be the kingmaker is in big demand, but coalitions present serious problems.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author, Phillip De Wet and Govan Whittles
It is never too late or too soon to harvest dreams of being a ward candidate
Article
/ 5 August 2016

It is never too late or too soon to harvest dreams of being a ward candidate

The nation’s oldest candidate was elected; the youngest candidate will have to wait a bit longer.

By Govan Whittles
ANC wakes up too late as DA takes fight into ruling party’s strongholds
Article
/ 5 August 2016

ANC wakes up too late as DA takes fight into ruling party’s strongholds

The DA took the fight into its strongholds and the ruling party’s supporters stayed away.

By Athandiwe Saba, Govan Whittles and Phillip De Wet
Letters to the editor: August 5 to 11 2016
Article
/ 5 August 2016

Letters to the editor: August 5 to 11 2016

Readers write in about disappointment in the ANC, Jacob Zuma and the DA, and the correct meaning of inkabi.

By Letters
Fake news websites fall foul of the IEC after marked ballot paper story
Article
/ 5 August 2016

Fake news websites fall foul of the IEC after marked ballot paper story

“Two arrested with over 80 000 ballot papers already marked as ANC votes,” African News Updates’ headline read on Monday.

By Phillip De Wet
Editorial: The beginning of the end for the ANC as party is unable to change
Article
/ 5 August 2016

Editorial: The beginning of the end for the ANC as party is unable to change

The opposition won what it won not because they won over ANC supporters, but because those have stayed at home, disillusioned.

By Editorial
The ANC feels the heat in KwaZulu Natal with the number of independents having grown
Article
/ 5 August 2016

The ANC feels the heat in KwaZulu Natal with the number of independents having grown

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is under attack from all sides, including from those who once vehemently supported the party.

By Athandiwe Saba
Orania held its own election this week, buoyed by a vision of growth and prosperity
Article
/ 5 August 2016

Orania held its own election this week, buoyed by a vision of growth and prosperity

The Afrikaner enclave held its own election this week, buoyed by a vision of growth and prosperity.

By Phillip De Wet
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