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 Over 18-thousand South Africans living abroad have registered to vote so far The SA Independent Electoral Commission says 18-thousand-469 South African citizens living in 101 countries have started registering to vote using the online registration portal system launched last month. The commission briefed the media on the readiness for the registration process this weekend. In 2019, about 21-thousand South Africans voted abroad. Chief Electoral Official Sy Mamabolo encourages eligible voters to check their registration status at the nearest diplomatic mission with their […] todayJanuary 26, 2024 5
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 South Africa SA’s Independent Electoral Commission has allocated ANC with largest funds SA's Independent Electoral Commission has allocated five-million-rand to political parties represented in Parliament, with the ANC being the biggest party receiving the largest share. This is in line with regulations governing the multi-party democracy fund. The IEC told News24 that the money will be allocated to each party under the formula of proportional share which is 67-percent and equitable share which is 33-percent. It says the formula of proportional share […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 12
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 Africa African nations unite in solidarity with Cuba The 7th African Continental Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba is underway in South Africa. Those attending are from the Polisario Front, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Egypt, China, the United States, Iran, Mozambique, and Botswana. African National Congress deputy secretary-general, Nomvula Mokonyane has called on the African continent to unite in solidarity with Cuba. Meanwhile, the National Secretary of the French Communist Party Fabien Roussel on Monday reiterated his demand for […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Analyst warns Zuma’s expulsion may expose ANC secrets SA Political analyst Fikile Vilakazi warns that former president Jacob Zuma, if expelled from the ANC, could expose sensitive information, posing a dilemma for the party. Vilakazi suggests Zuma, involved in apartheid-era intelligence gathering, might hold the ANC “to ransom,” and his revelations could lead to the organisation’s collapse. He says despite reasons to suspend Zuma, the ANC faces challenges. A leaked letter indicating Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s exit from Parliament adds […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 5
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
