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Uyanda Hlangabezo's fans raise funds in support of 'Big Brother Mzansi' runner-up
Fans of Uyanda, the runner-up of ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ Season 5, have embarked on a mission to raise R2 million for their favourite contestant.
ANC and SACP push for alliance renewal after May 2024 election loss
The ANC and SACP are set to reconfigure their alliance, aiming to fortify South Africa's national democratic revolutionary front in the wake of their May 2024 electoral defeat.
SACP says it submitted representation to remain registered amid IEC de-registration notice
SACP has responded to the IEC’s de-registration notice, stating that it has submitted its representation to stay registered on the commission’s register roll ahead of the 2026 elections.
IEC to de-register 198 political parties, including SACP and ARETA
The IEC is set to remove 198 political parties, including SACP and ARETA, from official register due to inactivity.
Court delay sparks tension between ActionSA and DA over eThekwini sewage crisis
A crucial legal battle over eThekwini's sewage crisis has hit another roadblock as ActionSA accuses the DA of deliberately stalling court proceedings.
ActionSA unites forces with F4SD in bold political move
ActionSA has unveiled a strategic partnership with the Forum 4 Service Delivery (F4SD), positioning itself as a major player in South Africa’s local government landscape. In a media briefing on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, party leader Herman Mashaba announced that F4SD leader Dr. Mbahare Kekana would join ActionSA as Deputy President, following an amendment to the party’s interim constitution.
SACP reflects on Joe Slovo’s legacy, ANC pays tribute amid ongoing struggles
The South African Communist Party (SACP) commemorated the 30th anniversary of Joe Slovo's death at a ceremony in Soweto’s Avalon Cemetery, honouring his contributions to the struggle against apartheid and his role in shaping South Africa’s democracy.
Fracture in the tripartite alliance? SACP to contest 2026 elections independently, says Solly Mapaila
The SACP is determined to maintain its ideological independence, which is why it decided to contest the 2026 elections independently from the ANC-led alliance.
Mauritius votes in poll clouded by phone-tapping scandal
Mauritius was voting Sunday in a close-fought parliamentary election, with police at polling stations as the opposition warned of the risk of fraud in one of Africa's most stable and prosperous democracies.
‘If ANC is not careful, it could be overtaken,’ warns Gayton McKenzie on Jacob Zuma’s MK Party
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, warned that synergy within the Government of National Unity (GNU) was important to prevent what he called as a “tsunami” of Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party.
Independent candidate Andrew Akkers scoops Durban’s Ward 34 from DA
Andrew Akkers has been voted in as councillor Ward 34, one of eThekwini Municipality’s biggest wards.
No conferences for MK party, Zuma says, citing vote buying concerns
“Part of the reason we said we don’t need conferences for now as we are establishing our party, is because conferences have become fake. People use money to buy people to vote for them,” said Zuma.
ANC pledges to regain support in KZN after major election loss
“We know what went wrong, Jacob Zuma formed a political party and challenged the ANC, and won the majority in the province. The numbers that he got was the ANC constituency,’ said Mbalula.
All eyes on KZN by-elections as Zuma’s MK Party plots to seize control from IFP and ANC
Umzumbe along the South Coast will see 12 by-elections taking place, prompted by the resignations of ANC councillors in that area.
Dr Phophi Ramathuba makes history as Limpopo's first woman premier
Ramathuba was officially sworn in as the province's premier during the inauguration ceremony of the 7th administration at the Limpopo legislature in Lebowakgomo on Friday.
WATCH: Elections 2024: The rise of the Patriotic Alliance
The Patriotic Alliance is third on the leader board in the Western Cape and part of the top six nationally.
Elections 2024 in numbers: A break down of the country’s ‘most fiercely’ contest elections
On Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of South Africans are expected to cast their vote in country’s seventh democratic elections, dubbed to be one of the most fiercely contested elections in SA’s history.
Application for a special vote closes this Friday: Here’s what you need to know
The closing date for those wanting to apply for a special vote closes tomorrow.
Opposition proposes threshold for parties to get elected into municipalities
The DA said the bill will prevent smaller parties from becoming kingmakers in municipalities.
Mashatile, Cabinet punt framework on coalitions
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said they want stable coalition governments throughout the country.
Ekurhuleni Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana removed in a motion of no confidence
Ekurhuleni Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana has been removed in a motion of no confidence, with the ANC and DA abstaining.
Amid increasing threats of violence, will the elections be free and fair in KwaZulu-Natal?
The elections have been set for May 29 and with KwaZulu-Natal known for political killings and violence, will this year’s elections be free and fair? IOL looked at the situation over the last few years and spoke to experts for their thoughts on this year’s elections.
Salga hopes framework on coalitions will prevent instability in municipalities
South African Local Government Association (Salga) President Bheki Stofile said President Cyril Ramaphosa had taken a bold step by launching a dialogue on coalitions to ensure stability.
WATCH: Five elections set to shape Europe in 2024, the biggest ballot year in history
In June, the world’s biggest cross-border election will take place when more than 400 million people are expected to vote in the European elections.
Local Government in 2023: How full is the glass?
The issues discussed below focus on some of the key issues requiring immediate attention and reform within municipalities, say the writers.