Election

DA’s stance on illegal immigrants in election campaign could spark xenophobic tensions

Lawyers for Human Rights has warned that the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) election campaign based on illegal migration could spark a new wave of xenophobic tensions in the country after the DA revealed its election strategy.

Julius Malema targets 9 million votes for EFF at 2019 general election

The EFF and its firebrand leader have big plans for the party which includes securing at least nine million votes in the 2019 general election. Malema wants at least a million votes in each of the nine provinces.

EFF projected to double its voter share in the 2019 general election

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has conducted a poll which reveals that the Economic Freedom Fighters led by the firebrand Julius Malema is on course to double the amounts of votes it receives in the 2019 general election.

Danny Jordaan receives COSAFA backing to fill vacancy at powerful FIFA Council

SAFA president Danny Jordaan is one step closer to fulfilling his long-held dream of sitting at the powerful FIFA council. The vacancy at what is effectively FIFA’s cabinet arose due to the resignation of Ghana’s Kwesi Nyantakyi.

Athol Trollip may well remain as the mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay

Athol Trollip was ousted as the mayor of the metro during a controversial no-confidence vote on Monday. The DA moved swiftly in its condemnation of the vote and said it would challenge the results which it said were unlawful.

Athol Trollip ousted as NMB mayor in controversial no confidence vote

The DA's Athol Trollip has been ousted as the mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay in a controversial motion of no confidence. Jonathan Lawack was removed as council speaker during an earlier vote which caused the DA to leave the meeting.

ANC will drop eTolls, but Twitter was ready: 'Is it not ANC that brought eTolls?

‏Ever since the birth of eTolls, South African hated it. People saw it as another way of being taken advantage of by the government. The ANC recently said they will be scrapping eTolls and South Africans responded with scepticism.

Gauteng ANC calls for fresh elections in DA-led Johannesburg and Tshwane metros

The African National Congress (ANC) in Gauteng has called for special early elections to be held in the cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane. The ANC said theses metros had become dysfunctional under the DA-led coalition.

Johannesburg roads crisis: only 6% of bridges considered in good condition

The City of Johannesburg faces a roads crisis, this according to the JRA which revealed that only 6% of bridges within the metro were considered to be in a good condition. The JRA said that around 700 bridges needed urgent repairs

DA chose Solly Msimanga as GP Premier candidate for 2019 elections

The DA has selected Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga as its premier candidate in Gauteng for the upcoming 2019 general elections. Msimanga is proud and honoured to be chosen for this role. The DA has full confidence in Msimanga.

Free livestock and super low VAT: 11 funny reactions to BLF's 2019 election win

Andile Mngxitama, leader of the pan-Africanist and revolutionary socialist political party Black First Land First , made some very impressive promises on social media to lure South Africans into voting for his party.

Zizi Kodwa's tweet about election sparks outrage among Zimbabweans

Former ANC national spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa had something to say about MDC leader Nelson Chamisa and Zimbabweans were not impressed. They reacted to his message and told him to 'fix the ANC before worrying about their elections.

Zimbabwe's ruling party ZANU-PF claims majority seats in parliamentary polls

With Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, claiming about 109 seats in the nation's parliamentary polls against 41 for the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), there is hope for victory for President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Zim government warns opposition of possible prosecution for claiming election victory

Opposition parties in Zimbabwe have been warned by the government not to release election results before the official announcement was made. The government said doing so constituted a serious violation of the law.

ANC officials to receive election and propaganda training from Chinese Communist Party

The ANC is looking towards China for more than just investments. The ruling party had confirmed that a large delegation of its members would receive election strategy and propaganda training from the Chinese Communist Party.

Meet Nelson Chamisa, 40, young but promising Zimbabwean presidential candidate

Nelson Chamisa might only be 40-years-old but he is one of the front-runners to win the Zimbabwean presidential election which is currently taking place. Chamisa just barely meets the minimum age become president.

Who are the ANC’s newly elected Gauteng top five leaders?

The ANC Gauteng Provincial Conference has elected new leadership to take the province into the crucial 2019 general election. More than 1244 delegates cast their votes for the provincial top five over the weekend.

Zimbabwe elections: Meet the 23 candidates running for Zim's presidential seat

Zimbabweans will head to the polls on 30 July to elect a president. The election will be the first time Robert Mugabe is not a candidate for president. His absence has motivated a record 23 candidates to take part in the election.

Jacob Zuma will continue campaigning for ANC despite alliance partner doubts

The ANC's head of elections Fikile Mbalula has thrown his support behind former president Jacob Zuma and said the former number one would continue to campaign for the ANC and would remain active within the party.

ANC appoints convicted fraudster Tony Yengeni to chair crime and corruption group

The African National Congress (ANC) has appointed convicted fraudster Tony Yengeni as the chairperson of its crime and corruption working group at the party’s election manifesto workshop which is taking place in Pretoria.

Ace Magashule says ANC will push for unity ahead of 2019 elections

The African National Congress’ (ANC) national leaders are doing everything in their power to unite party members ahead of the 2019 general election, this is according to the ANC’s secretary general Ace Magashule.