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Business confidence dips on the back policy uncertainty
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s business confidence index fell in April and May, ahead of the elections, snapping a rally that dated back to November 2023
The IEC was short of money and time ahead of polls
It faced budget cuts, the burden of an amended electoral system and a legal challenge from Jacob Zuma
Veteran politician believes Zuma will be red-carded after election
91-year-old Valentin Volker served as a National Party MP and in the KZN Legislature
WATCH | Town Hall Election Debate – charting the future in 2024’s landmark elections
The M&G and University of Limpopo host a forum to discuss, among others, what a coalition government could mean for South Africa.
M&G, University of Limpopo town hall will unpack elections
The M&G and University of Limpopo host a forum to discuss, among others, what a coalition government could mean for South Africa
No credible opposition to a sclerotic ANC
As the ANC’s standing and support sink to new lows, there is no emancipatory alternative ready to take to the hustings This content is restricted to registered users and…
Lamola hints at interest in ANC deputy president position
ANC NEC member and Ramaphosa ally Ronald Lamola says that the NEC needs to have a generational mix in its next top six and hinted at possible deputy presidency.
IEC rejects court threat from small parties
The IEC has written to the lawyers of the 27 smaller parties who reported election irregularities, saying their demands were unreasonable and unlawful
A nail biting finish for the ANC in Gauteng
As the last of the ballots are counted today, the ANC has retained its majority in Gauteng by the skin of their teeth
Infighting, poor local governance cost ANC KZN
A collapse of basic services and lawfare cost the governing party 10% of it votes
Big drop for ANC in the Free State
The ruling party loses 8% and heads towards 60% in the province where it was founded
Zuma will trigger a ‘bloodbath’ if the ANC loses in 2019 – Zakes Mda
ANC supporter Zakes Mda says the president will cling on regardless to avoid going to jail.
What SA’s electorate is made of
The ANC should not go to next year’s national elections with the stench of controversial scandals following it, writes Mpho Moshe Matheolane.
Guinea-Bissau votes after political killings
Guinea-Bissau voted on Sunday to elect a new president after a series of assassinations, including that of veteran leader Joao Bernardo Vieira.
Indian premier rewards allies with Cabinet seats
Indian Premier Manmohan Singh on Thursday added 59 members to his week-old Cabinet, rewarding loyal coalition allies with ministerial posts.