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Politics

Zuma is back to haunt the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal as MK party secures parly seats
Politics
/ 31 May 2024

Zuma is back to haunt the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal as MK party secures parly seats

The former president’s political resurrection has thrown the other parties’ pre-election coalition plans into disarray

By Lizeka Tandwa, Khaya Koko and Paddy Harper
Ballot box lost in KwaZulu-Natal, says IEC
Politics
/ 30 May 2024

Ballot box lost in KwaZulu-Natal, says IEC

The commission stressed that the votes in the box were already counted and recorded

By Lunga Mzangwe
Expected high voter turnout a nod to political parties, says IEC
Politics
/ 30 May 2024

Expected high voter turnout a nod to political parties, says IEC

The disillusionment in the country’s political system resulting in low 2021 local election turnout numbers has seemingly dissipated

By Khaya Koko
IEC expects higher voter turnout than in 2019 elections
Politics
/ 29 May 2024

IEC expects higher voter turnout than in 2019 elections

Snaking queues of voters throughout Wednesday came as a welcome surprise to political parties

By Lizeka Tandwa
Shivambu criticises IEC for voting delays at Soweto’s Moses Kotane Primary School
Politics
/ 29 May 2024

Shivambu criticises IEC for voting delays at Soweto’s Moses Kotane Primary School

The electoral commission said that 93% of its voting stations had opened early, and the remainder opened soon thereafter

By Mandisa Nyathi
S’bu Ndebele refutes claims about Jacob Zuma’s role in 2004 ANC victory
Politics
/ 29 May 2024

S’bu Ndebele refutes claims about Jacob Zuma’s role in 2004 ANC victory

The former KZN premier made the comments while voting in Durban north, at the same station DA leader John Steenhuisen was casting his vote

By Paddy Harper
D-day for political parties as South Africans decide who will govern
National
/ 29 May 2024

D-day for political parties as South Africans decide who will govern

Electoral Commission of South Africa head Sy Mamabolo said there is an orchestrated effort to destabilise the elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
DA files suit over Ramaphosa’s alleged campaign abuse during national address
Politics
/ 28 May 2024

DA files suit over Ramaphosa’s alleged campaign abuse during national address

The party is asking the electoral court to fine the ANC and to deduct one percent of the votes it secures in the election

By Emsie Ferreira
This is (still) ANC country
Politics
/ 28 May 2024

This is (still) ANC country

The big takeaway from this election is less about the weaknesses of the ruling party and more about its enduring strength

By Simon Allison and The Continent
IEC happy with ‘good’ start to special voting process
Politics
/ 27 May 2024

IEC happy with ‘good’ start to special voting process

Only 107 of more than 20 000 polling stations were unable to open on Monday for special votes

By Paddy Harper
Steenhuisen: NHI bill a populist stunt before the elections
Politics
/ 27 May 2024

Steenhuisen: NHI bill a populist stunt before the elections

The Democratic Alliance leader urged supporters at a rally in Benoni to use their pens on 29 May to bring an end to the ANC government

By Mandisa Nyathi
With many possible scenarios, this election is a whole new ball game
Politics
/ 27 May 2024

With many possible scenarios, this election is a whole new ball game

The only certain thing is that there will be a scramble to form a new government – and possible instability

By Richard Calland and Mike Law
Ramaphosa concerned by threats to elections
Politics
/ 26 May 2024

Ramaphosa concerned by threats to elections

Ramaphosa used the better half of his address to the nation to campaign for the ANC

By Lizeka Tandwa
Steenhuisen calls on South Africans to strip the ANC of its majority
Politics
/ 26 May 2024

Steenhuisen calls on South Africans to strip the ANC of its majority

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen asked voters to give his party a chance

By Mandisa Nyathi
SA citizens complain about voting abroad
Politics
/ 26 May 2024

SA citizens complain about voting abroad

They have grumbled about having to travel long distances and poor communication by the IEC

By Lyse Comins
IFP’s Velenkosini Hlabisa calls on voters to vote the ANC out of power
Politics
/ 26 May 2024

IFP’s Velenkosini Hlabisa calls on voters to vote the ANC out of power

The party pulled of a show of strength in its final rally before the 29 May national and provincial elections

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa: ANC will do better if re-elected
Politics
/ 26 May 2024

Ramaphosa: ANC will do better if re-elected

The president said should the ANC be voted back into power, it would make jobs a priority

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ndlozi: EFF ready to take key positions in Gauteng
Politics
/ 26 May 2024

Ndlozi: EFF ready to take key positions in Gauteng

The Economic Freedom Fighters look to Tshwane to boost one million voter target for Gauteng

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa ‘outraged’ by other parties wanting do do away with national minimum wage
Politics
/ 25 May 2024

Ramaphosa ‘outraged’ by other parties wanting do do away with national minimum wage

ANC draws a crowd of about 60 000 at its final Siyanqoba rally held in Joburg’s 94 000-seater FNB Stadium

By Lunga Mzangwe
Malema wants party secretary general Marshall Dlamini as KZN premier
Politics
/ 25 May 2024

Malema wants party secretary general Marshall Dlamini as KZN premier

EFF leader appeals to the youth for votes at final rally

By Lizeka Tandwa
The ICC and the fragility of a consensus on international law
Politics
/ 25 May 2024

The ICC and the fragility of a consensus on international law

International divisions on the charges against Hamas and Israeli leaders echo hypocrisy and threats to the rule of law in domestic politics

By Emsie Ferreira
Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza calls meeting with Zulu king over his Ingonyama Trust Board comments
Politics
/ 25 May 2024

Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza calls meeting with Zulu king over his Ingonyama Trust Board comments

The minister has accused traditional prime minister Thulasizwe Buthelezi of misleading the king and the nation

By Paddy Harper
Malema: EFF not concerned about possible MK party threats to elections
Politics
/ 25 May 2024

Malema: EFF not concerned about possible MK party threats to elections

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader political parties must secure their votes on 29 May and refrain from complaining after the elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
Malema calls for calm amid ‘ANC provocation’ attempts
Politics
/ 24 May 2024

Malema calls for calm amid ‘ANC provocation’ attempts

The EFF leader condemned the violent scenes that played out between party supporters and the ANC

By Lizeka Tandwa
Dangor: ICJ order on Rafah is ground-breaking
Politics
/ 24 May 2024

Dangor: ICJ order on Rafah is ground-breaking

The court ordered Israel to halt its military operations in Rafah and allow UN investigators into Gaza

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC top seven won’t step down if party fails to win elections, Mbalula says
Politics
/ 24 May 2024

ANC top seven won’t step down if party fails to win elections, Mbalula says

The party’s secretary general reiterated the president’s view that South Africa has a strong democracy and the country would not be in crisis if the ANC lost the elections

By Lunga Mzangwe
Steenhuisen for moonshot president, says Zille
Politics
/ 24 May 2024

Steenhuisen for moonshot president, says Zille

Democratic Alliance federal chairperson Helen Zille is counting on the multi-party coalition

By Paddy Harper
Zuma and Ramaphosa: A tale of two presidents
Politics
/ 24 May 2024

Zuma and Ramaphosa: A tale of two presidents

As Jacob Zuma’s new party gains momentum, it could damage the ANC’s results in the elections and even destroy Cyril Ramaphosa’s presidency

By Lizeka Tandwa
Why the government and political parties will still be corrupt after the 29 May elections
Opinion
/ 23 May 2024

Why the government and political parties will still be corrupt after the 29 May elections

South Africans need to be better informed about democracy and become active citizens

By Bhaso Ndzendze and Maria Frahn-Arp
Money seeks a bedfellow and we need to know who’s sleeping with who
Opinion
/ 23 May 2024

Money seeks a bedfellow and we need to know who’s sleeping with who

Despite all the shiny new legislation, don’t think that party funding issues have disappeared

By Robyn Pasensie
DA leader Steenhuisen sees KZN as ‘wide open’ for coalition win
Politics
/ 23 May 2024

DA leader Steenhuisen sees KZN as ‘wide open’ for coalition win

The leader of the official opposition has been working key wards in north and west Durban ahead of the party’s close of campaigning on Sunday

By Paddy Harper
ANC Youth League leader Collen Malatji accuses SAPS of incompetence and criminal ties
Politics
/ 22 May 2024

ANC Youth League leader Collen Malatji accuses SAPS of incompetence and criminal ties

He said police were not properly trained and criminals were not scared of them because they worked together

By Lunga Mzangwe
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