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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

South Africa

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South Africa’s Electoral Commission Calls for Swift Police Probe into Alleged Fraud by MK Party

South Africa's Electoral Commission has urged the police to promptly investigate allegations that the MK Party submitted fraudulent signatures to meet candidate nomination criteria. Over the weekend, reports surfaced stating that a former senior member accused the party of widespread signature forgery to meet requirements for the forthcoming national elections. A criminal complaint has been lodged with law enforcement. The IEC emphasizes the urgency of a thorough investigation to ensure […]

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S.A Presidency has refuted claims the State Security Agency is targeting SABC’s head of news

The S.A Presidency has refuted claims the State Security Agency is targeting SABC's head of news, Moshoeshoe Monare . This comes amid suggestions of targeted vetting ahead of the elections. According to Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, Monare is undergoing a routine vetting process, which is standard for all SABC executives. He says Monare's vetting stalled when he declined to undergo a polygraph test, which is part of the process:  

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How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa

  By Jonny Steinberg, Yale University   Political history scholar Jonny Steinberg’s 2023 book Winnie & Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage is a double biography of South Africa’s most famous political figures – Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela Mandela – and their role in the country’s struggle for democracy. It’s also a book that shatters countless myths about the couple and the liberation struggle that have been formed in popular […]

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Owning a gun in South Africa offers some safety, but risks run high for users and society – expert

    By Guy Lamb, Stellenbosch University   South Africa has one of the highest homicide rates in the world, eclipsed only by Honduras and a handful of Caribbean island states. Furthermore, South African police crime data shows that South Africans experience above average levels of robbery, assault and rape. The 2022/23 Victims of Crime survey, which surveyed a representative sample of 42,746 South Africans, showed that the population had […]

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S.A’s RISE Mzansi in Gauteng says it is working towards a plan to fight against hunger in the province

S.A's RISE Mzansi in Gauteng says it is working towards a plan to fight against hunger in the province. About 35-percent of the population in the province experiences food insecurity. The party recently donated vaccinations and seedlings to a food garden in Orange Farm. RISE Mzansi’s, Tebogo Moalusi, says the prices of an essential basket of food items need to be regulated, to ensure affordability to meet all people’s basic […]

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S.A President says he respects the Electoral Court ruling on former president Jacob Zuma’s candidacy

S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa says he respects the Electoral Court ruling on former president Jacob Zuma's candidacy. The court ruled that Zuma qualifies to be appointed to the National Assembly despite his 15-month prison term for contempt of court. The Electoral Commission is appealing this ruling, arguing that Zuma’s prison sentence disqualifies him from serving as a member of Parliament. Speaking after delivering his Siyanqoba ANC rally message in the […]

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South African Police Minister Assures Election Policing Within Legal Framework

S.A Police, Minister Bheki Cele affirmed that the upcoming general election will be policed according to relevant laws and regulations, with officers enforcing the law accordingly. Cele made these remarks during a briefing on election readiness as part of the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster. He highlighted efforts to address concerns regarding political killings, including the formation of a special task team.  

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ANC Support Drops Below 50% Ahead of South Africa’s General Election

Reuters reports on an Ipsos opinion poll that revealed support for South Africa's ruling African National Congress has decreased to slightly over 40%. With the general election approaching on May 29, this drop in support could mark a significant shift in the country's political landscape, potentially necessitating coalition partnerships for the ANC to govern. This would mark the first time since Nelson Mandela's presidency that the ANC would need coalition […]

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COPE S.A says social and economic challenges such as poverty cannot be blamed on an inadequate Constitution

COPE South Africa's says social and economic challenges, such as poverty, unemployment and inequality, cannot be blamed on an inadequate Constitution. Acting general-secretary, Erick Mohlapamaswi, says they are a consequence of leadership's failure to robustly implement its provisions, coupled with a lack of integrity, and a government that is not accountable and transparent. Mohlapamaswi says the Constitution is inherently transformative, intended to uplift the lives of all South Africans:  

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