The Democratic Alliance leader is upbeat about the party’s chances of painting a significant amount of towns blue.
South Africans came out in numbers to cast their vote in the local elections, with many hopeful that their mark will bring about positive change.
The parties competing for governance of ward 20 in Mabopane Block C spoke to the Mail & Guadian about the significance of the youth vote.
Tshwane mayor Kgosientso ‘Sputla’ Ramokgopa was joined by his family when he cast his vote at Seaparankwe Primary School in Atteridgeville.
The ANC’s mayoral candidate predicted a win for the ANC as she cast her vote at Kaya Beach in Grootfontein in Pretoria.
Madonsela cast her vote at the Lynnwood Ridge Laerskool in Pretoria and urged South Africans to use their vote to promote our democracy.
After being probed on the significance of the visit of EFF leader Julius Malema, the former president said he will meet with anyone who asks.
The Mail & Guardian talks to the Katlehong community about their hopes and needs ahead of the local government elections.
“Every vote counts,” ANC president Jacob Zuma told a packed Ellis Park stadium at the party’s last pre-election rally on Sunday 31 July 2016.
Journalists were fired for opposing the broadcaster’s censorship policy, but Hlaudi couldn’t keep them out for long.