insert_link South Africa ANC Content with Electoral Commission’s Explanation on Candidate List Glitch with Investigation Underway The African National Congress expresses satisfaction with the Independent Electoral Commission's clarification regarding a glitch in the release of its candidates' list for the upcoming elections. The leaked lists also include the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. The IEC is actively investigating the unauthorized release of the candidate lists and has committed to identifying those responsible. ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula assured the media that the IEC has communicated that it was […] todayMarch 12, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ANC launches election manifesto – AP explains The African National Congress, which has governed the country since Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first democratically-elected president in 1994, is set to launch its election manifesto in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday. todayFebruary 24, 2024 13
insert_link Opinion Pieces The two faces of Jacob Zuma – former South African president campaigns to unseat the ANC he once led. Who supports him and why? By Susan Booysen, University of the Witwatersrand Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s political comeback builds on support from marginalised and angry constituencies within or close to the governing African National Congress (ANC). His vengeful but “loyal” rebellion against the ANC resonates with these political constituencies. In mid-December 2023, Zuma announced that he would be supporting the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), rather than the ANC, […] todayJanuary 26, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa The ANC has declared robust action against its members engaging in activities of other political parties The ANC has declared robust action against its members engaging in activities of other political parties. It intends removing members from the register if they are associated with parties contesting against the ANC. Public representatives involved in dual-party actions would face immediate suspension, with matters referred to the provincial disciplinary committee. At a news conference, the ANC’s KwaZulu-Natal secretary Bheki Mtolo called for unity and support for president Cyril Ramaphosa […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 12
insert_link Opinion Pieces South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is the country’s proudest foreign policy moment in three decades By Peter Vale, University of Pretoria and Vineet Thakur On 11 January 2024, South Africa hauled Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the charge of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention. This was for Israel’s indiscriminate bombing and siege of Gaza following the deadly 7 October attack on Israel by Hamas which claimed 1,200 Israeli lives. More than 25,000 Palestinians, at least half of them children, have […] todayJanuary 24, 2024 8
insert_link Opinion Pieces South Africa’s ANC marks its 112th year with an eye on national elections, but its record is patchy and future uncertain By Sandy Africa, University of Pretoria The speech President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered at the 112th birthday celebration of South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), on 13 January can be seen as the party’s opening election gambit: a stadium packed to capacity, the display of a united leadership, and an invocation of three decades of success, delivered by a leader firmly in control of his party. The […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa SA’s President commends the ANC for what he calls, its transformative impact on South Africa since 1994 SA President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the ANC for what he calls, its transformative impact on South Africa since 1994. Speaking at the 112th birthday celebrations in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, Ramaphosa highlighted what he deemed significant positive changes in the country compared to the apartheid era. He emphasised the progress made over the past 30 years, stating today’s South Africa is a vastly improved version. Ramaphosa says the party’s 112th anniversary […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa SA President Ramaphosa announced the launch of a new ANC crowdfunding initiative SA President Ramaphosa announced the launch of a new ANC crowdfunding initiative. During a gala dinner in Mpumalanga, Ramaphosa detailed that the initiative invites supporters to donate to the ANC. He emphasises, the funds raised will play a crucial role in enhancing the party’s financial sustainability and self-sufficiency. todayJanuary 15, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa Former South African President Zuma withdraws his support of the ANC ahead of general elections Advocate Modidima Mannya, speaking to Newzroom Afrika, stressed that as a member of the African National Congress, former South African President Jacob Zuma is obligated to follow the party's constitution. This follows Mr. Zuma's withdrawal of support for the ANC in the upcoming general elections. The ANC currently faces challenges, with recent polls suggesting it may secure less than 50% of next year's votes, potentially leading to the need for […] todayDecember 18, 2023 17
