2019 South African General Election Latest News

DA and Cope say ANC election list indicates Ramaphosa's lack of power

Despite much public opposition, the ANC's list of election candidates has not been changed. It still includes several names linked to corruption and other wrongdoing, such as Nomvula Mokonyane, Malusi Gigaba and more.

Mahumapelo: ANC NEC should be allowed to decide on North West premier

Former Premier Supra Mahumapelo wants the ANC NEC to have to decide on who the premier candidate will be for the troubled North West province.

Official list of politicians headed to SA legislature revealed

With the election results set in stone, take a look at who South Africa has elected to represent parties in national and provincial legislature.

DA's former policy head, Gwen Ngwenya, declines Parliamentary seat

Gwen Ngwenya, the former DA head of policy, has declined to become a member of of the sixth Parliament. Ngwenya announced her decision on Twitter on Thursday. In her message, she wished the other MPs a "successful term".

Penny Lebyane angered that Verwoerd's grandson tipped to become MP

Dr Wynand Boshoff will be heading to Parliament as part of the Freedom Front Plus, but his selection has already stirred controversy. That's because Boshoff is the grandson of Hendrik Verwoerd

Cabinet reduction could see 9 less departments and 15 less ministers

Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to substantially reduce the size of Cabinet in the coming weeks. According to insiders, he may get rid of up to 9 departments and ministries. Additionally, there is significant pressure on him.