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2021 Elections rerunning
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Coalition deadlock: ANC, DA split on ‘rerunning’ the 2021 Elections

Voters
Local Elections 2021

These three locations recorded ZERO VOTERS in the 2021 Elections

KZN Premier
Local Elections 2021

Premier tackles social media posts on ‘hard lockdown’ after election

2021 Elections rerunning
Local Elections 2021

Coalition deadlock: ANC, DA split on ‘rerunning’ the 2021 Elections

Voters
Local Elections 2021

These three locations recorded ZERO VOTERS in the 2021 Elections

KZN Premier
Local Elections 2021

Premier tackles social media posts on ‘hard lockdown’ after election

David Mabuza
Local Elections 2021

David Mabuza warns SA is losing patience with poor service delivery

By Samantha Riddle17-12-2021 16:19

Deputy President David Mabuza has issued a warning to his peers that South Africans are running out of humour with the ruling party.

sihle zikalala
Local Elections 2021

Zikalala: ‘Voters want political parties to work together’

By Lyse Comins08-11-2021 13:52

‘The people have spoken and declared that there should be no outright winner’ – KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala at a media briefing on Monday.

ANC Cyril Ramaphosa Tshwane The DA
Local Elections 2021

Ramaphosa polls ahead of the ANC in popularity – analyst

By Lyse Comins08-11-2021 11:44

Will the ANC reform backed by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s supporters, or could there be a party split ahead of the next national election?

Herman Mashaba ActionSA Elvis Nyati
Local Elections 2021

ANC support declined 7% across eight metros in local elections

By Lyse Comins08-11-2021 09:48

Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA was the ‘clear winner’ in the 2021 local government elections that saw the ANC lose voter share in eight metros.

2024 Election opposition parties ANC
Local Elections 2021

Elections 2021: Coalitions on the cards for FIVE major SA metros

By Dan Meyer04-11-2021 18:59

There are no fewer than 66 hung councils in municipalities across SA following the finalisation of the Local Government Elections.

election results
Local Elections 2021

KZN government accepts preliminary election results

By Lyse Comins04-11-2021 13:32

KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala accepts the preliminary local government election results saying it is now time to transition local municipalities

EFF
Local Elections 2021

EFF red beret fights with police over ballot box photograph [WATCH]

By Lyse Comins01-11-2021 16:51

‘Arrest us! We are not afraid of prison chief!’ – EFF supporter tells police at a local polling station in a video that has gone viral.

elections coalitions
Local Elections 2021

2021 Elections: ActionSA voters struggle to find the party on ballots

By Siseko Gwegwe01-11-2021 16:35

The fast-growing ActionSA has heard its supporters have battled to find the party’s name on the 2021 Elections ballot papers.

2021 elections ANC DA
Local Elections 2021

2021 Elections: “Don’t vote ANC, don’t vote DA” says Mmusi Maimane

By Siseko Gwegwe01-11-2021 15:12

Former DA leader Mmusi Maimane has encouraged South Africans to vote against the ANC and DA in the 2021 elections.

EFF
Local Elections 2021

EFF MP calls out tampering with Amaoti ballot box

By Lyse Comins01-11-2021 12:06

EFF member of parliament, Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi, has alleged on Twitter that some special vote ballot boxes have already been opened.

eThekwini municipality
Local Elections 2021

eThekwini Municipality: Steenhuisen, Cele visit home town to vote

By Lyse Comins01-11-2021 10:50

Several national leaders travelled to eThekwini Municipality to cast their vote in the local government election on Monday morning.

Local Elections 2021
Local Elections 2021

Local Elections 2021: These 22 countries made voting compulsory

By Siseko Gwegwe29-10-2021 11:26

It’s local elections 2021 time, but not all South Africans will vote. Mzansi does not make it compulsory like these other 22 nations.

Local Elections 2021
Local Elections 2021

Local Elections 2021: Can you apply for voting abroad?

By Corné van Zyl27-10-2021 10:01

With election season in full swing, South Africans abroad are looking at ways to apply for voting abroad. Check here for more information.

Local Elections IEC low voter turnout
Local Elections 2021

Local Elections 2021: Am I allowed to vote at ANY polling station?

By Corné van Zyl27-10-2021 09:00

In less than a week, South Africans will head to the polls to make their mark in the local elections. Here’s all you need to know.

pj ff plus paul jacobson eff malema monkey
Local Elections 2021

FF Plus candidate denies he’s racist – after referring to Julius Malema as ‘the monkey’

By Tom Head12-10-2021 11:04

The EFF want the FF Plus deregistered from the 2021 Local Elections, after an old Facebook post about Julius Malema sparked outrage.

2021 elections the da
Local Elections 2021

2021 Elections: New poll reveals DA ‘may lose a quarter of its support’

By Tom Head11-10-2021 16:57

Alongside the DA, the ANC is also on course to lose a chunk of its supporters – but the EFF continue to accumulate more floating voters…

Local elections
Local Elections 2021

Local Elections: Ramaphosa hopes campaign will end ANC fighting

By The South African09-10-2021 10:09

Let’s be real, the ANC loves to fight itself. But with local elections now less than a month away. Ramaphosa has some big wishes…

Active Citizens Coalition ACCACC
Local Elections 2021

Active Citizens Coalition: A party for community activists

By Lyse Comins08-10-2021 11:23

Active Citizens Coalition is a new political party formed to contest local government elections in eThekwini Municipality.

iec ban DA 2021 ELECTIONS
Local Elections 2021

IEC receives rival party request to ‘ban the DA from the 2021 Elections’

By Tom Head08-10-2021 09:05

The request sent to the IEC on Thursday also demands that John Steenhuisen should be jailed ‘for up to 10 years’, ahead of the 2021 Elections.

Tshwane ward councillors
Local Elections 2021

Tshwane’s big problem: Crime kingpins ‘trying to get elected’ as Councillors

By Tom Head07-10-2021 09:43

In an affront to the democracy of South Africa, hardened criminals in Tshwane are trying to pose as Ward Councillors for the 2021 Local Elections.

Herman Mashaba ActionSA IEC Poll 2021 Elections Joburg
Local Elections 2021

IEC’s ability to deliver ‘free and fair elections’ questioned by ActionSA

By Tom Head04-10-2021 15:54

After lodging a THIRD complaint with the IEC, ActionSA – led by Herman Mashaba – have taken a pot-shot at the Commission’s integrity.

Cyril Ramaphosa DA
Local Elections 2021

Cyril Ramaphosa tells voters to use DA shirts as washcloths

By The South African03-10-2021 15:35

It’s election season and the ANC is firing plenty of jabs back at the DA. While Cyril Ramaphosa was campaigning today, he wasn’t afraid to let loose.

Herman Mashaba ActionSA IEC Poll 2021 Elections Joburg
Local Elections 2021

2021 Elections: Shock poll claims ActionSA ‘on course to win Joburg’

By Tom Head30-09-2021 12:54

According to a new poll, ActionSA – currently battling the IEC over a ‘candidate registration glitch’ – are the surprise front-runners in Johannesburg.

The DA ANC
Local Elections 2021

Defector alert! Prominent ANC councillor set to join the DA

By Tom Head22-09-2021 09:25

A well-known ANC councillor serving in Msunduzi is set to ‘turn blue’ on Wednesday, when they officially leave the ruling party for the DA.

ANC 2021 lOCAL 2021 eLECTIONS
Local Elections 2021

POLL | ANC on course to lose ‘enormous chunk’ of voters in 2021 Elections

By Tom Head20-09-2021 08:43

An opinion poll carried by IPSOS reveals just how difficult the 2021 Elections could be for the ANC, who may now see their vote share plummet.

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