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Politics

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
How could you get it so wrong, Lamola asks Zondi on Zuma ruling
Politics
/ 22 May 2024

How could you get it so wrong, Lamola asks Zondi on Zuma ruling

The minister confronted the future deputy president of the SCA on the electoral court’s overturned judgment on Jacob Zuma’s eligibility for parliament

By Emsie Ferreira
Elections 2024: Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West under pressure to deliver for ANC
Politics
/ 22 May 2024

Elections 2024: Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West under pressure to deliver for ANC

The secretaries of the three provinces have cited weakness and nonexistence of opposition parties as reasons they can deliver more than 70% of votes in each province

By Lunga Mzangwe
DA’s Zille defends ANC plagiarism charges over her ‘together let’s do more crime’ post
Politics
/ 22 May 2024

DA’s Zille defends ANC plagiarism charges over her ‘together let’s do more crime’ post

The Democratic Alliance’s federal chairperson said she was only telling the truth

By Paddy Harper
Veteran politician and pioneer in South African opposition politics James Selfe dies
Politics
/ 21 May 2024

Veteran politician and pioneer in South African opposition politics James Selfe dies

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen called Selfe an unsung hero who dedicated his life to liberating South Africans

By Lizeka Tandwa
Post-election by-elections lie ahead for six KwaZulu-Natal municipalities
Politics
/ 21 May 2024

Post-election by-elections lie ahead for six KwaZulu-Natal municipalities

Residents of the six rural towns will vote again on 19 June

By Paddy Harper
Surge in political assassinations sparks concern ahead of South Africa’s May elections
Politics
/ 21 May 2024

Surge in political assassinations sparks concern ahead of South Africa’s May elections

A total of 131 assassinations in 2023 were related to organised crime, the minibus taxi industry, political assassinations and personal killings

By Lyse Comins
Ramaphosa: South Africa will not fall apart if the ANC loses the elections
Politics
/ 20 May 2024

Ramaphosa: South Africa will not fall apart if the ANC loses the elections

The president said he was confident that his party would win the elections and he would return to complete his second term

By Lunga Mzangwe
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