Day: June 1, 2024
News24 | Tomorrow’s another country: Parties open channels for coalition talks
The channels of communication between the ANC and the official opposition, the DA, have been opened as the governing party remains on track to receive just 40% support in the national vote, requiring a coalition partner to push through crucial decisions.
Continue ReadingNews24 | 30 years after democracy, Eastern Cape villagers yet to receive basic services
Crumbling infrastructure, unemployment, poverty, and no access to basic services are daily realities for Eastern Cape villagers.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ANC took support in Mpumalanga for granted, party’s elections head admits
While directing its energy and resources to KwaZulu-Natal, the ANC underestimated Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe Party in neighbouring Mpumalanga, where it had been working on the ground.
Continue ReadingNews24 | EDITORIAL | Democracy or kleptocracy? The coalition choice is clear
Coalition negotiations will come down to a choice between democracy and kleptocracy, News24 editors write.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Howard Feldman | From flames to fallout: ANC’s misplaced priorities
The African National Congress chose to set itself on fire for a cause, argues Howard Feldman. He writes that if South Africans care about Gaza, they care more about the basic needs of security, employment, electricity, and water, which is where the party failed to...
Continue ReadingNews24 | HELLO WEEKEND | Stargazing at adults-only private game reserve Babohi
The latest edition of News24's weekly digital weekend magazine is stuffed full of interviews, reviews, excerpts, and in-depth stories. Enjoy the read.
Continue ReadingNews24 | DA managed to wrestle Afrikaans voters from FF Plus, but lost some to PA in Western Cape
Following Wednesday's general election, several shifts were observed among voters in the Western Cape.
Continue ReadingNews24 | A Nedbank Cup final for love and history as Mokwena and Riveiro fight for favour
Mamelodi Sundowns' coach Rhulani Mokwena and his Orlando Pirates' counterpart, Jose Riveiro, will square off in the final of the Nedbank Cup at Mbombela Stadium in a fight for history and love.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Stormers in play-off mode ahead of Lions battle: ‘It’s an SA derby, it’s a bit personal’
The Stormers are in no mood to go soft on the Lions in Saturday's URC derby at Cape Town Stadium.
Continue ReadingNews24 | IN-DEPTH | Money for nothing: Dire straits for ActionSA, BOSA, Rise Mzansi as MK shows how to do it
Parties like ActionSA, Build One South Africa and Rise Mzansi all received a lot of funding for first-time contestants to the national ballots. But with all that money, it hasn't shown in the election results, writes Muhammad Hussain.
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