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Local Government Elections

Distrust of politicians the reason for low voter turnout, but voters saw elections as free and fair – HSRC
Politics
/ 3 November 2021

Distrust of politicians the reason for low voter turnout, but voters saw elections as free and fair – HSRC

The research council’s study found that 80% of non-voters are dissatisfied with the country’s political system and democracy

By Khaya Koko
Is the ANC’s corrective action too little too late?
Politics
/ 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

By M&G Politics Team and M&G Data Desk
LGE 2021: IEC making strides in reaching target of 90% counted ballots
Politics
/ 2 November 2021

LGE 2021: IEC making strides in reaching target of 90% counted ballots

Northern Cape leads in the vote counting with 89% of its results already completed

By Eunice Masson
Local elections: Has the EFF hit its growth ceiling?
Politics
/ 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

By Khaya Koko
Mashaba will not strong-arm parties to become Johannesburg mayor
Politics
/ 2 November 2021

Mashaba will not strong-arm parties to become Johannesburg mayor

ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba says he is ready to negotiate for a coalition in good faith

By Lizeka Tandwa
LGE 2021: The IFP is the biggest winner in KwaZulu-Natal
Politics
/ 2 November 2021

LGE 2021: The IFP is the biggest winner in KwaZulu-Natal

The Inkatha Freedom Party is on track to take control of five of the province’s 11 district municipalities

By Paddy Harper
Eskom implements load-shedding; IEC says it won’t affect vote counting
Politics
/ 2 November 2021

Eskom implements load-shedding; IEC says it won’t affect vote counting

Eskom has announced that stage two load-shedding will be implemented from 4pm on Tuesday afternoon until 5am on Wednesday morning.

By Anathi Madubela
Steenhuisen hints at Maimane’s exit hurting the DA at the polls
Politics
/ 2 November 2021

Steenhuisen hints at Maimane’s exit hurting the DA at the polls

The DA leader apportioned some of the blame for the DA’s decline on his predecessor Mmusi Maimane “walking off the job”

By Lizeka Tandwa
LGE 2021: Thousands turned away, but IEC says it is not to blame
Politics
/ 2 November 2021

LGE 2021: Thousands turned away, but IEC says it is not to blame

The IEC came out guns blazing on Tuesday, despite thousands of voters who had registered in September being turned away because of technical glitches

By Khaya Koko
ActionSA’s rise, low voter turnout likely to dominate aftermath of this year’s elections
Politics
/ 2 November 2021

ActionSA’s rise, low voter turnout likely to dominate aftermath of this year’s elections

The projections suggest that the two biggest parties — the ANC and the DA — will be eating a huge piece of humble pie as both the broad church and the blue party will see a significant drop

By M&G Politics Team
LIVE: Local Elections 2021 Results
Politics
/ 2 November 2021

LIVE: Local Elections 2021 Results

With hundreds of parties and close to 1 000 independent candidates contesting in municipalities, the 2021 local government election results will be nothing but surprising. Follow the live results here.

By M&G Politics Team
Grinding hardships persist with no help in sight
National
/ 2 November 2021

Grinding hardships persist with no help in sight

Unimaginable levels of poverty in far-flung rural villages in South Africa are not being addressed by local councillors who are supposed to help improve the lives of residents in their wards

By Bonile Bam
New technology not to blame for low voter turnout – IEC
Politics
/ 1 November 2021

New technology not to blame for low voter turnout – IEC

The electoral commission acknowledged tech hiccups, but said the biggest problem was the limited time frame it had in which to organise the elections

By Khaya Koko
A vote in remembrance of Durban’s ‘Marchbishop’
Opinion
/ 1 November 2021

A vote in remembrance of Durban’s ‘Marchbishop’

The Denis Hurley Centre has helped restore the franchise to 250 homeless people living in Durban’s ward 28

By Paddy Harper
IEC vows to deliver free and fair elections on Monday
Politics
/ 1 November 2021

IEC vows to deliver free and fair elections on Monday

A government statement on Monday said millions of South Africans had already heeded the call to cast their vote and that the vibrant atmosphere at voting stations around the country “is encouraging”

By Marcia Zali
Homeless but not voteless in ward 28
Politics
/ 1 November 2021

Homeless but not voteless in ward 28

Durban’s Denis Hurley centre is assisting homeless people to register and to vote

By Paddy Harper
Steenhuisen under pressure as DA gets buyer’s remorse
Politics
/ 1 November 2021

Steenhuisen under pressure as DA gets buyer’s remorse

A poor election result, on top of concerns over his leadership style, may see John Steenhuisen follow in Mmusi Maimane’s footsteps

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
ANC top brass reluctant to work with the EFF
Politics
/ 1 November 2021

ANC top brass reluctant to work with the EFF

The ANC has reportedly received assurances from smaller parties about continuing existing coalitions, but its top leaders are hesitant to work with Julius Malema

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Mossel Bay municipality is a success story, but more attention needs to be paid to the poor
Politics
/ 1 November 2021

Mossel Bay municipality is a success story, but more attention needs to be paid to the poor

Creating an investor sales pitch for Mossel Bay is not a difficult task

By Eunice Masson
ANC faces toughest poll test of the democratic era
Politics
/ 31 October 2021

ANC faces toughest poll test of the democratic era

It’s the economy, stupid — but also service delivery and corruption. The ANC asks voters to forgive past sins, while the EFF tries to consolidate itself with wild promises of a socialist utopia

By Lizeka Tandwa and Emsie Ferreira
Politicians declare truce in the ‘war’ against Covid-19 for local polls
Opinion
/ 31 October 2021

Politicians declare truce in the ‘war’ against Covid-19 for local polls

But Paddy Harper is afraid that pre-polling ‘superspreader’ meetings could lead to a rise in infections

By Paddy Harper
Eskom: Light will shine on election
Business
/ 28 October 2021

Eskom: Light will shine on election

Earlier this week, the ailing utility’s chief operating officer assured the public it would try to avoid load-shedding as voters head to the polls on Monday

By Tunicia Phillips
What makes a metro coalition government work?
Opinion
/ 28 October 2021

What makes a metro coalition government work?

South Africa’s parties that run prosperous governments will be those that are successful in developing and nurturing coalitions

By Taahir Motan
Editorial: Political parties in climate denial
Editorial
/ 28 October 2021

Editorial: Political parties in climate denial

South Africa already faces numerous crises including hunger, poverty, unemployment, inequality — all of which are being worsened by the climate crisis.

By Editorial
Elections 2021: Where will fed-up voters make their mark?
Politics
/ 28 October 2021

Elections 2021: Where will fed-up voters make their mark?

Trust in big political parties is dwindling but that’s not necessarily a win for everybody else

By Luke Feltham
Local government elections: Why it’s rational to vote with your heart
Opinion
/ 28 October 2021

Local government elections: Why it’s rational to vote with your heart

Voting tactically may seem like a realistic, mature option, but it compromises the integrity of your vote and is corrosive to the long-term health of democracy

By Simon Abbott
Local government elections: Port Edwards’ residents rely on ‘holy’ water from a church
Politics
/ 28 October 2021

Local government elections: Port Edwards’ residents rely on ‘holy’ water from a church

The Ugu district municipality has, for years, failed to provide a constant source of clean water and parties are pitching their elections campaigns around the crisis

By Paddy Harper
Eskom to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid load-shedding for elections
National
/ 27 October 2021

Eskom to take ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid load-shedding for elections

Stage four load-shedding rolled out to ensure the polls on Monday 1 November are energy secure

By Tunicia Phillips
Khaya Koko: John Steenhuisen, please take a knee
Politics
/ 27 October 2021

Khaya Koko: John Steenhuisen, please take a knee

The Democratic Alliance leader rebuking cricketer Quinton de Kock would be this election season’s greatest triumph

By Khaya Koko
Paddy Harper: Will the Covid-19 cigarette ban come back to burn the ANC?
Opinion
/ 27 October 2021

Paddy Harper: Will the Covid-19 cigarette ban come back to burn the ANC?

Flashbacks of nicotine deprivation and not poor service delivery may see a run on the polls on Monday

By Paddy Harper
Eskom resorts to stage four load-shedding
National
/ 27 October 2021

Eskom resorts to stage four load-shedding

Stage-four outages will continue until Friday after the loss of two units during the night, and three in total at Medupi, Kusile and Matla power plants tripping

By Emsie Ferreira
Paddy Harper: Candidates finally show their heads in the battle for ward 33
Politics
/ 27 October 2021

Paddy Harper: Candidates finally show their heads in the battle for ward 33

No money for posters means fewer politicians leering from the light poles, six months after the polls

By Paddy Harper
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