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Elections Poll Survey Results Are Out!
The detailed results of the poll will be covered in Independent Media publications and on IOL in the forthcoming weeks leading up to the elections on May 29.
Gauteng, KZN battlegrounds litmus test for future ANC rule
OPINION: Members of the Multiparty Charter for South Africa (previously known as the Moonshot Pact) have also been frequenting KZN while also criss-crossing Gauteng, writes Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu.
Gauteng gets more seats in new determination by IEC
The IEC said due to the population of Gauteng and four other provinces their seats in the legislatures will increase after the 2024 elections.
IEC says there were now 27. 4 million people on voters’ roll
IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo said they have added 1. 2 million new voters on the voters’ roll after the two registration weekends.
IFP picks Thami Ntuli as KZN premier candidate
IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa announced that party provincial leader Thami Ntuli will be their premier candidate for KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
ConCourt dismisses Bosa, ICA bid to change Electoral Amendment Act
Independent candidates not aligned with political parties will, for the first time, be allowed to contest the polls in 2024.
Political party leaders sprawled across the country in preparation for first voter registration weekend
The recently released Census 2022 results indicated that South Africa’s population has grown to 62 million people, with an estimated 39. 7 million voting-age population.
Political parties want President Ramaphosa to announce election date soon
Political parties have welcomed the IEC’s theme and strategies in place for next year’s elections but are not impatiently waiting for President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce the election date.
IEC unveils 'Your Democracy, Own It' theme for 2024 national and provincial elections
With 26. 2 million voters already on the voters roll, the IEC announced the first voting registration weekend to be held next month on November 18 and 19.
Trump is still Trump – and that could be a problem for him in 2024
As he mounts another run for president, Donald Trump by all accounts is still the same Donald Trump – aggrieved, petulant and tunnel-focused on his political standing.
Trump campaign operation takes shape before expected 2024 announcement
A trio of longtime Republican operatives will lead Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, which the former president is set to announce Tuesday evening in the ballroom of his private Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla. , according to five people familiar with the staffing decisions.
US House control hinges on tight races after Democrats take Senate
Control of the US House of Representatives hinged on Monday on several tight races that could secure a majority for Republicans following midterm elections that saw President Joe Biden's Democrats beat expectations and retain the Senate.
Republicans close in on US House majority, Senate still up for grabs
Republicans were edging closer to securing a majority in the U. S. House of Representatives early today, while control of the Senate hung in the balance, two days after Democrats staved off a Republican ‘red wave’ in midterm elections.
Democrats look to curb losses to Republicans in US Congress
Control of Congress was up for grabs early on Wednesday after the US mid-term elections, with many of the most competitive races uncalled, leaving it unclear whether Republicans would crack Democrats'tenuous hold on power.
Millionaire wins Lesotho vote but no majority: officials
Revolution for Prosperity, a party set up only six months ago by businessman Sam Matekane, 64, won 56 out of 120 seats in parliament, according to final results published by the southern African country's electoral commission.
Chinese-born candidate running for office in Lesotho promises jobs if elected
Shao has promised to create numerous employment opportunities for Basotho people if he is elected to parliament in the general elections.
Kenya Supreme Court rejects Odinga’s application over elections
The top court ruled that William Ruto did get more than 50% plus one votes.
WATCH: Supreme Court of Kenya orders recount for several polling stations
The Supreme Court has ordered the electoral commission to grant Raila Odinga access to ballot boxes for 15 polling stations for inspection, scrutiny and recount of the ballots.
Angola's ruling MPLA ahead in elections after 97. 3% of votes counted
Incumbent Joao Lorenco is from MPLA, which has been in power since the southern African nation won independence from Portugal almost half a century ago.
Angola elections: ANC congratulates people of Angola for holding peaceful elections
“We will never forget the MPLA’s contribution, sacrifices and the suffering that was borne by the people of Angola due to its hosting of army training camps and for providing refuge to the ANC, Swapo and Zapu military wings until their independence. ”
Angola elections: Early results show ruling MPLA is leading in hotly contested polls
Angola’s National Electoral Commission says 86. 41% votes have been counted so far.
LIVE BLOG: Angola Elections
Today millions of voters in Angola will go to the polls for parliamentary elections that will also decide the country’s new leader.
14. 3 million Angolans set to go to the polls in highly competitive general election
The eight participating parties will battle for the 220 seats in the National Assembly.
SADC launches electoral observer mission ahead of Wednesday polls in Angola
All eyes on Angola on Wednesday as the country braces for its most competitive general elections.