Month: June 2024
News24 | Could the kingmaker in KZN be the NFP with one seat?
Could the next premier of KwaZulu-Natal be determined by the flip of a coin? This scenario is not impossible if the 80 new members of the legislature fail to form a unity government that sees all represented parties splitting the spoils.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Police on standby as ‘non-violent’ protesters at Cape Town IEC centre call for a vote recount
A strong police presence will remain at the Electoral Commission of South Africa's operations centre in Century City, Cape Town, following a protest on Saturday morning.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Charismatic, down-to-earth, relatable’: How Zuma charmed masses to topple ANC in KwaZulu-Natal
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party used former president Jacob Zuma's popularity and exploited the ANC government's failures to arrest long-standing load shedding and water crises, as well as perceived abandonment of the Zulu traditional leadership, to ascend to the highest office in KwaZulu-Natal.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Teen sensation Mofokeng has ‘something’ that has piqued Bafana boss Broos’ interest
He can't quite put his finger on it, but Hugo Broos sees "something" in Orlando Pirates forward Relebohile Mofokeng that he would like to unleash in a Bafana Bafana shirt.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Strong support among ANC and DA voters for coalition – survey
A Social Research Foundation survey found that a majority of ANC and DA voters were in favour of a coalition between the two parties
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mpumelelo Mkhabela | Beyond the ANC: Envisioning a unified government for SA
A coalition government is on the cards for South Africa following the 2024 election results. Mpumelelo Mkhabela reflects on three coalition models that are worth considering by political party negotiators. Each model has its benefits and disadvantages.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Zizi Kodwa to reportedly appear in court for R1.6m bribery allegations, but NPA won’t confirm
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa will be hauled to court on Wednesday for allegations that he received R1.6 million in bribes, according to a Mail & Guardian report.
Continue ReadingNews24 | With 97% of the votes counted, the ANC is scraping past 40%
It's almost official: with 97.84% of the votes captured at around 10:00, the ANC stood at 40.12% of the national vote.
Continue ReadingNews24 | ‘Ideological battle zone’: The struggle for stability at Cape Town school
Details of a mediator’s attempts to restore peace and stability to a school rocked by protests after its principal was fired for misconduct have been laid bare in court documents by the Western Cape Education Department.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Western Cape parties demand IEC objection-period extension amid voting discrepancy claims
Several political parties in the Western Cape are fuming over the Electoral Commission of South Africa's handling of votes.
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