insert_link Namibia The ANC remains in the lead nationally at 41.92-percent With just over 57-percent of the votes counted, the ANC remains in the lead nationally at 41.92-percent. The DA is currently second at 23.34-percent and the MK Party at 11.31-percent. In Gauteng, the ANC leads with 33.57-percent followed by the DA at 29.31-percent and the EFF at 12.55-percent. In the hotly contested KwaZulu-Natal, MK is at 43.95-percent, the ANC second with 18.98-percent and the IFP at 15.42-percent. In the Western […] today31 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa S.Africa set for political shake-up after historic vote By Umberto BACCHI Johannesburg, May 31, 2024 (AFP) - South Africa's ruling ANC was on track to score its worst electoral result ever on Friday, with early tallies showing voters deserted the party in droves, ending its 30-year political dominance. If the African National Congress (ANC) is confirmed as dropping below 50 percent of the vote, it would force the party to seek coalition partners to […] today31 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa Economic Freedom Fighters MPs Found Guilty of Contempt for Remarks Against SA President Ramaphosa Nine members of South Africa's Parliament from the Economic Freedom Fighters have been convicted of contempt of Parliament after branding President Cyril Ramaphosa a money launderer and refusing to retract their statements during the June 2022 budget speech. This marks the third instance of EFF members being found guilty by the Powers and Privileges Committee in recent months. Despite a delay in January, the committee concluded its investigation into the […] today15 March, 2024
insert_link South Africa EFF in Gauteng Criticizes Premier Lesufi for Unfulfilled Promises The Economic Freedom Fighters in Gauteng has accused Premier Panyaza Lesufi of failing to deliver on promises made to the province's residents. The party claims that commitments, such as accelerating economic recovery, combating crime, improving living conditions, and reducing unemployment, remain unfulfilled. The EFF is demanding a comprehensive update on last year's promises, especially regarding the high unemployment rate and increasing crime levels. Nkululeko Dunga of the EFF invites residents […] today20 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa EFF Accuses ANC of Silencing Opposition Amid Failed Court Attempt The Economic Freedom Fighters alleges that the ANC-led government is employing vindictive measures to stifle opposition voices and avoid accountability. The EFF's recent attempt to overturn the suspension of six party members, including leader Julius Malema, from Parliament for the current month was unsuccessful. This exclusion denies them participation in crucial events, such as the State of the Nation Address, subsequent debate, and the budget speech. EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa SA’s former Public Protector wants her pension and benefits South Africa’s former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she is awaiting communication from parliament over her loss of benefits after being fired. Mkhwebane told Newzroom Africa that she would approach the courts if those engagements fail. She is taking Parliament and her former office – the Public Protector of SA – to court for having forfeited her gratuity payment, believed to be R10 million. today15 January, 2024
