insert_link South Africa Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government By Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in parliament. This makes it a key partner in the formation of a coalition government. For 30 years the ANC had a comfortable majority which allowed it to […] todayJune 3, 2024 20
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 […] todayMay 31, 2024 31
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 […] todayMay 31, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Voting stations have officially opened S.A's Voting stations have officially opened as millions of citizens are casting their votes in what has been described as an important election. The Electoral Commission says the lessons and experiences over the past two days of special votes were valuable and will be used to refine operations further today. Voting stations close at nine tonight. Briefing the media yesterday evening, IEC CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says voters are prohibited from […] todayMay 29, 2024 93
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 27
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 10
insert_link South Africa Julius Malema Accuses ANC of Vote Buying Through Load-Shedding Suspension Julius Malema, the President of the EFF, spoke at a gathering in De Aar, Northern Cape, alleging that the ANC government is engaging in vote-buying tactics by halting load-shedding during the election period. Malema highlighted that Eskom has not enforced load-shedding for 46 consecutive days. He emphasized the EFF's goal of ensuring electricity access for all households, pointing out that Eskom has the capacity to achieve this as it supplies […] todayMay 13, 2024 23
insert_link 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: todayMay 7, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa Newly elected Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza of the ANC has announced a ten-member mayoral executive committee. Newly elected Ekurhuleni mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza of the ANC has announced a ten-member mayoral executive committee. The EFF has retained its five seats in the committee while the ANC has four. Former mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana, of the African Independent Congress is now the mayoral committee member for Corporate and Shared Services. The ANC and EFF are coalition partners in the metro. Xhakaza says the members were elected based on their […] todayApril 16, 2024 56