30 years since 1994 elections: These parties are no longer around
The Soccer Party took part in the 1994 elections under the leadership of James Mange, who was sentenced to death for high treason in 1979.
Gcina Ntsaluba is an Eastern Cape-born, award-winning newshound who cut his teeth in investigative journalism at the Daily Dispatch newspaper in East London. He is a former Corruption Watch journalist, with many years of experience in print and digital media. He has also worked for the City Press, Media 24 Investigations, The Sunday Independent as well as African Eye News Agency.
The Soccer Party took part in the 1994 elections under the leadership of James Mange, who was sentenced to death for high treason in 1979.
Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi told thousands of party supporters in Tshwane that if they do nothing, there will be no country left to save.
The IEC and EC have both said that the name Arise Africa Arise (AAAR) resembles that of another registered party, namely, Arise South Africa.
Rise Mzansi is expected to draw thousands of supporters to the Heartfelt Arena in Tshwane for the launch of its manifesto on Saturday.
DA leader John Steenhuisen says people come and go, like the transfer season in football, after two senior officials resigned this week.
Zuma says traditional leaders should be treated like presidents like in other countries, he was speaking in Nkandla this week.
ActionSA’s Dr Nasiphi Moya who became Tshwane’s first deputy mayor says she is no stranger to the City of Tshwane Council.
DA spokesperson on public enterprises, Ghaleb Cachalia, says the leadership became increasingly uncomfortable with his utterances over Gaza.
Songezo Zibi who was born in Mqanduli, Transkei in the Easter Cap will launch the People’s Manifesto of his party on Saturday.
DA says the Multi-Party Charter which will finally deliver enough votes and parliamentary seats to remove ANC and keep EFF out.
BLF president Andile Mngxitama says his party and MK share common ideologies when it comes to radical economic transformation (RET).
The family of the late Peter Dambuza says Jacob Zuma is mischievous and crude in his attempts to distort the late ANC stalwart’s values.
ANC alliance partner SACP says much progress has been made, and workers should not turn their backs on the ANC despite its challenges.
The EFF has accused ActionSA of fulfilling personal agendas and appointments for wanting a Tshwane deputy mayor position.
The lack of voter education is excluding black females mainly in service industries and there is no provision by the IEC, according to SARA.
Former president Jacob Zuma contradicted himself when he told MK supporters to vote for the ANC during a MK branch launch in Nkandla.
New political party Rise Mzansi will present its election manifesto to the people of South Africa on Saturday 20 January 2024 in Tshwane.
ActionSA says Dr Nosipho Moya has a wealth of experience and expertise in governance and public administration.
Constitutional law expert Professor Pierre de Vos says Zuma is not eligible to be elected to the National Assembly.
New political party Rise Mzansi has been joined by a former DA member of the Gauteng provincial legislature, Khume Ramulifho.
The January 8 Statement failed to address key issues and provide a clear roadmap for the elections, a missed opportunity.
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During the 2019 elections 46 black-led parties had to compete among themselves compared to the DA and the Freedom Front Plus for white votes.
Zuma says he can introduce a new government led by him via the MK Party. He said load shedding was one of his key priorities.
The ANC’s 2024 election promises, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, are similar to those made at the party’s birthday bash in 2023.