ANC

South African elections: research explores how disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote

By Michael Braun, University of the Witwatersrand The African National Congress (ANC) has been in power since South Africa became a democracy in 1994. The party has been electorally dominant since then, reaching a peak of 69.7% of national votes in 2004. However, support for the party has declined sharply since the 2014 national and provincial elections, reaching a low of 57.5% in 2019. Negative attitudes […]

7 May, 2024

World

DA says the ANC government is to blame for the local and international sentiment being at an all-time low in the country

The DA says the ANC government is to blame for the local and international sentiment being at an all-time low in the country. This comes as oil giant Shell plans to divest from South Africa, which will entail the sale of its downstream assets. The DA’s, Dion George, says investors, already disillusioned by the ANC’s unviable approach to running an economy, are fleeing the country at the prospect of an […]

7 May, 2024

South Africa

Democratic Alliance’s Flag Burning Election Ad Draws Social Media Backlash

S.A's Democratic Alliance's new elections advert, featuring the burning of the South African flag to warn of an ANC and EFF coalition, has sparked backlash on social media. Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela criticised it as ill-advised. While burning the flag is not illegal, the advert has been labelled as fear-mongering. DA leader .John Steenhuisen defended the advert, citing existing cooperation between the ANC and EFF in some cities:

7 May, 2024

South Africa

ANC cancels Jacob Zuma’s disciplinary hearing over security concerns

Former South African President Jacob Zuma will still attend a disciplinary hearing with the African National Congress on Tuesday despite the ruling party saying it has been cancelled. The BBC reports that Zuma was summoned by the ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee over his decision to join the newly-formed uMkhonto weSizwe party last December, of which he is now the leader, despite still being an ANC member. The ANC on Sunday […]

6 May, 2024

Oshiwambo

Omupresitend omukulu Jacob Zuma otaka holoka komeho yo ANC ongula

Omupresitend omukulu gwa South Africa Jacob Zuma onkee taka holoka komeho gongundu yo ANC ongula,nonando ongundu tayi pangele yati etsakaneno olya kalekwa. Etine ya piti,Zuma okwiithanwa ko ANC National Disciplinary committee omolwa etokolo ye okuwayimina ongundu ompe yo uMkhoto we Sizwe mu December gwa piti,ndjoka eli omuleli gwayo,nonando eli natango oshilyo sho ANC. Ongundu yo ANC,shiikwatelela ko ANC oyati otayi kaleke oshigongi shayo na Zuma omolwa omatompelo gegameno. Omupopiliko gongundu […]

6 May, 2024

South Africa

Jacob Zuma’s ANC disciplinary hearing is postponed over security concerns

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party’s national disciplinary committee has been advised to postpone suspended member Jacob Zuma’s hearing until after the general election. The former president faces two counts of contravening the ANC constitution due to his involvement with the newly formed MK Party. Mbalula says the ruling party identified security concerns in holding Zuma’s disciplinary hearing tomorrow.

6 May, 2024

Oshiwambo

Zuma iithwa a holoke komeho yongundu yo ANC metiyali taliyiya

Omupresitend omukulu gwa South Africa Jacob Zuma otaka simaneka elombwelo lyoku ithanwa kongundu tayi pangele o ANC. Ongundu yo ANC ohela oya tseyitha yiithana Zuma a holoke komeho gospan zulo yongundu ,sho iigidha taka yambidhidha ongundu tayi kondjitha ongundu tayi pangele momahogololo gopashigwana nuumvo. Zuma ngaashingeyi okuli omuleli gongundu yo Umkhonto we Sizwe ,nokwa kala ta ningi iikonga hwahwameko yongundu komeho yomagohololo gomwedhi taguya. Nokwa tidhwa mongundu yo ANC […]

3 May, 2024

South Africa

DA Accuses ANC of Misusing Public Funds for Political Gain Abroad

South Africa's Democratic Alliance has leveled accusations against the African National Congress, alleging the misuse of public funds to influence overseas elections. The DA claims that the ANC organized a partisan gathering involving civil servants from the South African Foreign Service, directing them to support the ANC's campaign efforts abroad. Emma Powell of the DA asserts that civil servants, funded by taxpayers, should serve all citizens impartially, irrespective of political […]

2 May, 2024

South Africa

South African Embassy in London Leads with Registered Voters

According to the Electoral Commission in South Africa, the South African Embassy in London boasts the highest number of registered voters, totaling 19,518, while Joubert Park holds the domestic record with approximately 15,000 registered voters. Out-of-country voting is scheduled at diplomatic missions on May 17th and 18th, ten days ahead of the general election on May 29th. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo urges voters to cast their ballots at their […]

2 May, 2024