Category: News
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‘Election outcome could adversely affect the economy’
Reading Time: < 1 minute The South African rand is facing significant volatility as the country approaches the general election which is due to take place next month. Fears of political instability are said to be driving market concerns and impacting bonds, with research indicating a possibility of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) likely…
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IFP urges South Africans to become activists ahead of elections
Reading Time: < 1 minute Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Velenkosi Hlabisa has called on all South Africans to become activists in the upcoming elections in an effort to hold party representatives accountable. He was speaking in Midrand yesterday where political parties pledged to ensure free and fair elections. Hlabisa says, “For 30 years, the…
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LIVE: Electoral Court candidate lists virtual hearings
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Electoral Court holds virtual hearings on about six matters that need to be sorted before candidate lists are finalised ahead of the May 29 polls. Live stream below:
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Courting the South African ‘youth’ voter
Reading Time: 8 minutes Dr. Ronesh Dhawraj is the SABC News Research Editor South Africans head to the polls for the country’s seventh (7th) general election on May 29, 2024. Approximately 28 million voters are eligible to cast a ballot in these elections, the highest ever since the democratic dispensation. A quick look at the…
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ANC takes election campaign to Cape Town
Reading Time: < 1 minute The African National Congress (ANC) is taking its election campaign to the Cape Town Metro this weekend. ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile is set to hold various engagements with religious community leaders in Cape Town today. He will also be holding door-to-door campaigning in various townships tomorrow. The first area…
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ANC calls on members to abide by IEC code of conduct
Reading Time: 2 minutes The ANC has vowed to take disciplinary action against any member of the party who may contravene the IEC’s national code of conduct. According to the IEC pledge, any behaviour which may incite any form of political violence or intimidation, is prohibited. ANC’s First Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane has called on…
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SA’s IEC has done a good job for 30 years: here’s why
Reading Time: 6 minutes by Dirk Kotze More than in previous elections, South Africa’s Electoral Commission (IEC) will be tested to the hilt in this year’s national and provincial elections on 29 May. For the first time in 30 years, the electoral majority of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is in jeopardy. This makes…
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LIVE: Political parties sign the Electoral Code of Conduct
Reading Time: < 1 minute Electoral Code of Conduct signing ceremony and ballot paper draw at Gallagher Estate, Midrand ahead of the May 29 elections. LIVE STREAM:
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Mapisa-Nqakula’s resignation won’t affect ANC ahead of polls: ANCYL
Reading Time: 2 minutes The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) says former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s resignation will not affect the party ahead of the general elections next month. Mapisa-Nqakula, who is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, resigned both as Speaker and Member of Parliament yesterday citing her wish to…
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Party lists to be finalised after Electoral Court concludes matters
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says that the list of political parties that will contest next month’s national elections will be finalised once all matters being heard in the Electoral Court are concluded. At least six applications that are before the court will be heard tomorrow. The electoral body’s Commissioner Dr…