South Africa Renowned S.A Futurologist Urges Collective Action for New Chapter Post-Elections Renowned S.A futurologist, Clem Sunter, says the upcoming elections present an opportunity for a new chapter and the path forward requires collective action. South Africans go to the polls next week Wednesday in elections in which ANC could lose its majority for the first time since it swept to power in 1994. Sunter says a coalition government between the ANC and smaller parties could be best positioned to achieve a […] todayMay 24, 2024 27
South Africa ANC secretary-general says people are increasingly expressing their confidence in the party ANC secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula says people are increasingly expressing their confidence in the party, under the leadership of president Cyril Ramaphosa, to build the economy, create jobs, improve service delivery, and crack down on corruption. The ANC has recorded a steady decline in electoral support in previous elections, with polls suggesting it will dip below the 50-percent margin this time around. Speaking ahead of their final election rally at the […] todayMay 24, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa S.A Youth Organizations Clash: RISE Mzansi Criticizes ANC Youth League’s Anti-Crime March RISE Mzansi Youth and Student Chapters in South Africa have criticised the ANC Youth League’s march against crime in Soshanguve north of Pretoria yesterday. The league is demanding justice for five-year-old Ditebogo Junior Phalane who was killed by hijackers two weeks ago, and it wants more police visibility in the area. RISE Mzansi’s, Lawrence Manaka, says the ANC Youth League is part of the government that has allowed crime to […] todayMay 23, 2024 54
insert_link South Africa South African Police Probe Multiple Offenses Including Attempted Murder and Electoral Act Violations in Limpopo Police in South Africa's Limpopo are investigating an additional four cases of attempted murder, malicious damage to properties, and two counts of infringement of the Electoral Act. This is concerning violence that erupted between EFF and ANC supporters during campaigning at Juju Valley in Seshego on Sunday. The incident resulted in a nine-year-old bystander and a 25-year-old man sustaining gunshot wounds. Police spokesperson, Hlulani Mashaba, says the minor is still […] todayMay 22, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa ANC President Ramaphosa Expresses Confidence in Party’s Election Prospects ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that he is confident that his party will secure the majority in the general elections next week. Polls suggest the ruling party could get around 45-percent of the vote, which would mean forming a coalition to secure a majority. The president was on a campaign trail in Bokamoso in the North West. Ramaphosa says no one is going to destroy the ANC, it is […] todayMay 22, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa South African political activist Attributes ANC’s Decline to Departure from Liberation Roots South African political activist, Raymond Suttner asserts that the decline of the ANC stems from its deviation from its liberation movement essence. In a recent column, he highlights the party's shift from a grassroots-centered movement to a conventional political entity, influenced by Western advisors. Suttner argues that this move towards modernization and normalization has created a disconnect between the ANC leadership and the populace. todayMay 22, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance in S.A has stationed over 100 party agents globally to ensure free and fair voting The Democratic Alliance in S.A has stationed over 100 party agents globally to ensure free and fair voting with just hours before overseas voting commences. Over 78-thousand registered South Africans abroad can cast their votes over the next three days. London, with over 24-thousand registered voters, is the largest voting station. Trained agents will cover key stations in countries like Australia, the United States, and the Netherlands. Trained party […] todayMay 17, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Over 26 million South Africans get a social grant. Fear of losing the payment used to be a reason to vote for the ANC, but no longer – study By Leila Patel, University of Johannesburg and Yolanda Sadie, University of Johannesburg Social grants to reduce poverty feature prominently in the campaign promises of political parties in South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial general elections, set for 29 May. The country’s social grants system is one of the largest in Africa in terms of number of beneficiaries. Research shows that this has helped reduce poverty. […] todayMay 15, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC is cautious about forming a coalition government S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC is cautious about forming a coalition government due to the risk of instability as seen at the local municipal level. Polls have predicted that the ANC might fall short of securing over 50-percent of the national vote in the 29 May general elections. This would compel the ruling party to forge a coalition to hold onto power. Addressing the Progressive Business Forum in […] todayMay 15, 2024 17
