South Africa Elections 2024
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Jacob Zuma’s MK party off to ConCourt to try interdict first sitting of parliament
The party said its MPs would boycott the National Assembly in a bid to rob the chamber of legal standing when it elects the president
Political freeze: South Africa’s election aftermath is colder than ever
It’s -71 in the ANC’s Luthuli House headquarters
IEC prepared to recount votes if audit outcomes motivate for it
Parties had an opportunity to test the system used for the electoral processes before voting began, says commission
MK party says it will reject election outcome without recount
Spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela says that the figures in slips signed by presiding officers do not tally with those collated by party agents
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Echoes of apartheid: Who were you then and who would you be today?
As we go to the polls, and in the light of Israel’s genocide in Palestine, we should reflect on what freedom means and the power of our vote
Lessons from the Mont Fleur Scenarios: Moving beyond stone-throwing politics in South Africa
Stone-throwing politics is futile. In the absence of a single miraculous fix for the country, we need courageous leaders to see things anew and collaborate with allies — and foes
Mamabolo: There is an effort to undermine the outcome of the elections
The head of the Electoral Commission of South Africa said that two people were arrested for interfering with election processes
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
Defector Jossey Buthane says EFF is ‘bleeding support’ in Limpopo
The former provincial chairperson claims his move to the ANC has weakened Julius Malema’s Red Berets provincially This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers.…
The overlooked potential of basic income in addressing socio economic crises
The failure of parties to punt a universal BIG in their manifestos ahead of the elections is a worrisome signal
Showdown looms as voters register
IEC records bumper registration weekend as voter’s roll exceeds 27 million for the first time since 1994