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Donations declared: Naspers, Motsepe, Oppenheimers, Ramaphosa on list of donors

uMgeni mayor chris pappas
Municipal Elections 2021

First council meeting in uMngeni ends with a DA, EFF walkout [WATCH]

Dirk Kotze DA Mayor Mossel Bay
Municipal Elections 2021

The DA’s Dirk Kotze elected the new mayor of Mossel Bay

donations Opening of the IEC's national results centre in Pretoria
Municipal Elections 2021

Donations declared: Naspers, Motsepe, Oppenheimers, Ramaphosa on list of donors

uMgeni mayor chris pappas
Municipal Elections 2021

First council meeting in uMngeni ends with a DA, EFF walkout [WATCH]

Dirk Kotze DA Mayor Mossel Bay
Municipal Elections 2021

The DA’s Dirk Kotze elected the new mayor of Mossel Bay

steenhuisen malema
Municipal Elections 2021

Ramaphosa vs Malema vs Steenhuisen: What qualifications do they have?

By Andrea Chothia26-10-2021 17:03

Ever wondered about Ramaphosa, Malema and Steenhuisen’s qualifications? You’ve come to the right place and just in time for the municipal elections.

EFF municipalities election results
Municipal Elections 2021

Experts fear ‘political instability’ for SA – if the EFF gets this many votes…

By Tom Head26-10-2021 15:20

It’s welcome news for the EFF: A recent financial report claims that a strong showing for the Red Berets may spark political instability.

steenhuisen malema
Municipal Elections 2021

Policy showdown: What the ANC, DA, and EFF say about ending lockdown

By Tom Head26-10-2021 12:34

When it comes to ending lockdown, we’ve got three parties with three different approaches. Here’s how the ANC, DA, and EFF see things.

Local Elections 2021: How to report electoral fraud
Municipal Elections 2021

Local Elections 2021: How to report electoral fraud

By Corné van Zyl26-10-2021 12:07

Do you suspect that electoral fraud has taken place? Here is how to report electoral fraud or disinformation about the Local Elections.

Mmusi Maimane One SA Movement
Municipal Elections 2021

Mmusi Maimane campaigns for independent candidates in Western Cape

By Storm Simpson26-10-2021 10:33

‘This is your friendly reminder that voting for independents, community organisations and parties other than DA or ANC is not a “wasted vote”,’ said Maimane’s One South Africa Movement.

Bheki Cele crime stats
Municipal Elections 2021

Security cluster: Hotspot voting stations have been identified

By Storm Simpson25-10-2021 16:23

Security cluster Ministers said each voting station in South Africa has been categorised as high, medium or low risk. Law enforcement resources on Election Day will be distributed accordingly.

latest election polls
Municipal Elections 2021

LATEST ELECTION POLLS: Here’s how SA plans to vote next week

By Tom Head25-10-2021 15:30

It appears there are already a few shocks on the cards for the 2021 Local Elections – but will these polls hold true on Monday 1 November?

malema dalindyebo
Municipal Elections 2021

King Dalindyebo ‘will vote EFF’ – after Malema gifts him a new Mercedes

By Tom Head25-10-2021 08:40

It’s election season, alright: On the same day King Dalindyebo said he’d be voting for the EFF, Julius Malema gifted him a new Mercedes.

ActionSA DA
Municipal Elections 2021

ActionSA’s name will not be on ward ballots after losing urgent court case

By Storm Simpson22-10-2021 15:03

The electoral court dismissed ActionSA’s application to have the IEC’s decision to omit its name from ballots unconstitutional and unlawful on Friday.

latest election polls
Municipal Elections 2021

Who am I voting for? Find YOUR local Ward Councillor candidates here

By Tom Head22-10-2021 13:09

This new tool helps you find out exactly who is running for Ward Councillor in your area – providing key details about every candidate.

Voting process IEC indelible ink
Municipal Elections 2021

Voting in the time of COVID: Bring your own pen, new indelible ink protocol

By Storm Simpson20-10-2021 10:52

Traditional indelible ink markers will be replaced by disposable cotton buds at the 2021 Local Government Elections, said the IEC.

iec Local Elections 2021 LGE VOTING STATIONS OPENING HOURS
Municipal Elections 2021

Local Elections 2021: Here’s how to find your nearest polling station

By Corné van Zyl20-10-2021 10:00

Finding your nearest voting station on 1 November will make casting your vote in the 2021 elections that much easier. Here’s how to do it.

Fikile Mbalula ANC interview
Municipal Elections 2021

Watch: Mbalula caught ‘lying about ANC promises’ in disastrous TV interview

By Tom Head20-10-2021 08:45

File this under ’embarrassing’: A tough line of questioning and some quick-fire editing left ANC minister Fikile Mbalula exposed this week.

Remote Islands DA Councillor Ward 115 Cape Town
Municipal Elections 2021

LGE 2021: DA Councillor set to govern two remote islands – 2 000km from SA

By Tom Head19-10-2021 12:44

The candidates bidding to run Ward 115 in Cape Town will also have two remote islands as part of their constituency – here’s how it works.

‘What is the ANC hiding?’ – Ov
Municipal Elections 2021

‘What is the ANC hiding?’ – Over 20 cops arrive to stop DA inspecting clinic

By Tom Head19-10-2021 08:47

The DA will report this bizarre incident to Parliament, after a swarm of cops arrived to halt their oversight visit at Glen Earle Clinic.

steenhuisen malema
Municipal Elections 2021

Ramaphosa vs Steenhuisen vs Malema: What are their yearly salaries?

By Tom Head18-10-2021 12:57

Cyril Ramaphosa, John Steenhuisen, and Julius Malema say they aren’t in it for the cash: But their respective salaries are quite a reward…

Thulani Shangase EFF Candidate KZN
Municipal Elections 2021

Just in: EFF candidate SHOT DEAD in Pietermaritzburg

By Tom Head18-10-2021 09:18

Another politically-motivated murder has been reported in KZN ahead of the 2021 Elections, as EFF candidate Thulani Shangase became the latest victim.

Herman Mashaba treason terrorism
Municipal Elections 2021

Herman Mashaba names the one party he WON’T form a coalition with

By Tom Head17-10-2021 13:42

The leader of ActionSA and ex-Mayor of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba, says he’s open to working with any party – barring one major exclusion

DA EFF John Steenhuisen
Municipal Elections 2021

DA vs EFF: Steenhuisen slams red berets, says no to coalitions

By The South African17-10-2021 12:47

DA leader John Steenhuisen has come out guns blazing for the EFF. He says there will be NO coalitions with Julius Malema’s party.

Angus Mckenzie rap bonteheuwel hehe
Municipal Elections 2021

WATCH: DA’s Angus McKenzie is at it again – with his ‘election rap’

By Tom Head14-10-2021 11:53

Angus McKenzie has a campaign strategy like no other – and this week, the DA Councillor has turned to rap to sell his election campaign.

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 Municipal Elections
Municipal Elections 2021

IEC: ActionSA complaint about ballot paper design mischievous

By Gcina Ntsaluba05-10-2021 19:47

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says the accusation by ActionSA, about the ballot paper design is baseless and mischievous.

IEC election observers
Municipal Elections 2021

IEC calls for more election observers

By Ground Up01-10-2021 12:36

Over 23,000 voting stations but only 6,000 observers expected currently

paul mashatile Phala Phala
Municipal Elections 2021

God’s work? Niehaus tweets video of Mashatile ‘handing out cash’ in church

By Gcina Ntsaluba27-09-2021 11:17

ANC treasurer Paul Mashatile was seen in a video, tweeted by the dismissed Carl Niehaus, handing out cash at a church in Limpopo.

Ramaphosa anc
Municipal Elections 2021

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is on the campaign trail in Soweto

By Storm Simpson18-09-2021 12:42

President Cyril Ramaphosa kicked off the ANC’s campaign for the upcoming municipal elections in Soweto on Saturday, 18 September.

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