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Ramaphosa's SONA Dilemma: Ministers, corruption scandals and no consequences
Political analysts say that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA will be overshadowed by corruption scandals involving ministers, Thembi Simelane and Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, making it difficult to convince the public that there is effective consequence management.
Malema airs his views on Jacob Zuma's MK party, admits it took away votes in KZN, Gauteng and Mpumalanga
In a candid and uncensored interview with Professor Onkgopotse “JJ” Tabane on eNCA, EFF President Julius Malema discussed the party's struggles, particularly its challenges in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), where former president Jacob Zuma's MK party did major damage to the Red Berets in the 2024 elections.
Africa's super-election year: Progress and pitfalls in democracy
OPINION: The majority of the elections held this year were simply box-ticking exercises which perpetuate electoral authoritarianism in the continent. Holding elections is pointless if the whole process is carefully choreographed to ensure the continued rule of the incumbent, writes Dr Sizo Nkala.
SWAPO in crisis — Namibia’s liberators face their day of judgement
OPINION: What happens from now on is going to mould not only the future of Namibia but will give the rest of Southern Africa a good lesson. . . This week’s elections in Namibia are less about change but all about survival, writes Vhahangwele Tsotetsi.
Trump's top team: firebrands and stalwarts
US President-elect Donald Trump is handing top roles for his future White House to a mix of political allies, firebrands and a few relatively conventional figures.
Elon Musk heads to the White House
US President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed that Elon Musk will co-lead a new department in the White House.
ActionSA proposes electoral reform to boost accountability and voter engagement
ActionSA calls for compulsory voting and a Mixed Member Proportional system to increase accountability and engage more South Africans in politics.
Donald Trump claims victory over Kamala Harris in US presidential election
Republican former president Donald Trump closed in on a new term in the White House early November 6, just needing a handful of electoral votes to defeat Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris.
BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump declares early victory in historic 2024 US presidential race
With this victory, Trump becomes only the second president in American history to serve non-consecutive terms, marking an unprecedented comeback following his initial defeat to Joe Biden in 2020.
US Elections 2024: Trump takes an early lead as projections tumble
Republican former president Trump won strongholds including Florida and Texas, while Democratic vice president Harris took several eastern states including New York as results started to flow in.
US election: Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump — when will we know who won?
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump will be vying to get to the all-important 270 votes that pushes them past the halfway mark and guarantees them the keys to the Oval Office.
Final US campaign blitz for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Now a race of dramatic twists, including two bids to kill Donald Trump and Kamala Harris's shock late entrance, is coming down to the most viciously fought-over battleground.
US Elections 2024: Harris vows Gaza peace, Trump tone darkens in final hours
The Democratic vice president and the Republican former president frantically blitzed several swing states as they tried to win over the last holdouts with less than 36 hours left until polls open on Election Day on Tuesday.
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi concedes election defeat, says he will ‘step aside’
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said on November 1, he would “step aside” after his party suffered a resounding defeat in general elections, according to preliminary tallies.
Kamala or Harris? How to thread the needle on politics, gender and race
“Calling women leaders by their first name is often done to undercut their authority,” explains Karrin Vasby Anderson, a professor of communications at Colorado State University.
Did US police thwart a third Donald Trump assassination attempt?
A 49-year-old Las Vegas resident has been arrested after he was found with weapons near a rally where Donald Trump was due to speak, at the weekend.
Former president Mbeki says foreigners are not the cause of SA’s economic crisis
Thabo Mbeki said the xenophobic attacks was part of a strategy to force Zimbabweans back to their country to vote against then president Robert Mugabe.
‘I love Ramaphosa now,’ says unapologetic Gayton McKenzie on why he sang pro-ANC song
In a light-hearted moment at a recent government event, Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie has jokingly explained why he sang the ‘I love you Ramaphosa’ sang which is normally belted by African National Congress (ANC) supporters.
14 political parties declared funding, says the Electoral Commission of South Africa
The IEC's latest report shows record donations of R189 million, stressing the need for legislative action on funding thresholds.
IFP prepares for leadership election amid internal and external pressures
Socio-political analyst Dr Fikile Vilakazi highlights potential risks in the party’s ongoing struggles as the IFP prepares for its leadership election conference later this month.
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.
Shivambu’s resignation equals my mother’s death – Malema
Shivambu announced in a media briefing held at EFF’s headquarters in Johannesburg on Thursday that he will be joining former President Jacob Zuma’s Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.
‘ANC was fair in expelling Zuma’, says axed MK Party founder Jabulani Khumalo
Former president Jacob Zuma was sent packing from the ANC on misconduct charges for contravening the party’s constitution by supporting, forming, and voting for the MK Party.
IEC says its aware of payment delays for 2024 election volunteers
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has acknowledged that some citizens who volunteered as temporary election officials during the May 29 elections may not have received full payment.
Donald Trump survives assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally
Trump was rushed to hospital with a gunshot wound to his ear. The attempted incident left one rally attendee and the suspected gunman dead.