insert_link South Africa ANC Considers Confidence-and-Supply Agreement Amid Coalition Talks The African National Congress faces a pivotal moment as its national executive committee convenes today to explore potential coalitions following a disappointing election outcome, securing only 40.2% of the national votes. Senior ANC leaders are reportedly leaning towards a confidence-and-supply agreement, favoring a scenario where the ANC forms a minority government. Under this arrangement, opposition partners would align with the ANC on critical decisions such as confidence motions and budgets, […] todayJune 4, 2024 30
insert_link South Africa Significant Cold Front Brings Rain, Snow, and Strong Winds to South Africa Following a dry and warm May, South Africa will experience a significant drop in daytime temperatures with showers, thundershowers, and snow in elevated areas due to a developing cut-off low-pressure system. In a press statement, The S.A Weather Service says rain and strong winds will impact the Eastern Cape, extending over the province by Saturday, with heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions. Cold temperatures will spread across the country, bringing […] todayJune 4, 2024 31
insert_link Environment ‘Cape of Storms’ – climate researchers explain Cape Town’s recent extreme weather By Sabina Abba Omar, University of Cape Town and Stefaan Conradie, University of Cape Town A severe storm hit South Africa’s Western Cape province between 6 and 9 April 2024, with extreme winds gusting at up to 135km/h. The storm left a trail of destruction across Cape Town and surrounding areas – at least 1,500 people were left homeless after the high winds fanned fires […] todayJune 3, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South African Government Deploys Disaster Team to Aid Eastern Cape Relief S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government has deployed a disaster management team to the Eastern Cape to help with relief and rescue efforts. This comes as heavy rains have battered parts of the province over the weekend, leaving seven dead in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. More than one-thousand people have been displaced. Ntshavheni says the South African National Defence Force has also deployed a helicopter […] todayJune 3, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa ActionSA Reacts to Potential DA-ANC Coalition Talks As It Prepares as Unofficial Opposition ActionSA says it notes DA leader John Steenhuisen’s announcement, which confirms plans to negotiate a potential coalition with the ANC. ActionSA national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, says the party may well have to ready itself to be the unofficial opposition in Parliament: todayJune 3, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the elections reflect the will of the people S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the results of the 2024 general elections reflect the will of the people and must be respected. After failing to secure an overall majority, the ANC now holds 159 seats in the National Assembly down from 230, the DA has seen an increase from 84 to 87 seats, while the new MK Party has secured 58 seats. Speaking at the result announcement in Midrand, Ramaphosa […] todayJune 3, 2024 48
insert_link South Africa Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government By Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in parliament. This makes it a key partner in the formation of a coalition government. For 30 years the ANC had a comfortable majority which allowed it to […] todayJune 3, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa South Africa elections: Zuma’s MK Party steals the ANC’s thunder with provocative rhetoric and few clear policies By Mashupye Herbert Maserumule, Tshwane University of Technology Former South African president Jacob Zuma surprised many by leading a new party to rival the ruling African National Congress (ANC), a party he used to lead, in the pivotal 29 May 2024 general election. The upstart uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MK Party) caused a major upset for the ruling ANC, especially in Zuma’s heartland, KwaZulu-Natal province, […] todayJune 3, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa Seven people have died following heavy rains and localised flooding in the Eastern Cape Seven people have died while four are missing following heavy rains and localised flooding in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro in the Eastern Cape. More than 500 people have been relocated to areas including Korea, Qunu, Daku, and Moolerground. The destructive rains have affected the power supply to several areas within Gqeberha, including the Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. The metro says multiple rescue operations remain underway, with teams activated […] todayJune 3, 2024 8
