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latest news & developments
‘State capture’ is rife at municipal level, claims DA
Party laments the situation in municipalities taken over from the ANC after local elections.
Elections aftermath: Join the M&G for a critical thinking forum at GIBS
Opposition victories had been predicted well in advance. But, now that they are actually a reality, what happens now?
Dear white South Africa: Keep calm … and shut up!
Stay calm – but (not just you Helen Zille) please shut up!
WATCH: Mmusi Maimane declares early DA election victory in the City of Tshwane
The results are yet to be finalised but the Democratic Alliance leader is certain Tshwane is blue.
Elections: However serious the event, South Africans can and will make it funny
It’s a profound responsibility, but for some South Africans #ElectionDay is also an opportunity to make light of the event, with dollops of humour.
Elections 2016: Tension in Vuwani as polling stations remain closed on voting day
Early on election day, IEC officials were moving materials, sealed with courier company stickers, but voting stations are still closed.
Video: Thoko Didiza believes votes will give the ANC another chance in Tshwane
ANC Mayoral candidate in Tshwane cast her vote at Kaya Beach in Grootfontein.
WATCH: Thuli Madonsela casts her vote ‘to strengthen constitutional democracy’
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela was in Pretoria this morning to cast her vote.
Five of the most dramatic moments from this election season
Thoko Didiza. Political assassinations. Marius Fransman. The Malema-Mbeki bromance. There’s never been a dull moment.
Elections: Three final fact-checks of the ANC, DA and EFF’s claims
President Jacob Zuma, Mmusi Maimane and Julius Malema pulled out all the stops in their parties’ final rallies – but also stretched the truth.