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Trump likely to run in 2024 elections

South Africa Ramaphosa New York Times
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Is a stable national coalition government in South Africa possible?

Lesotho elections
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Lesotho: Six things needed to promote peace and democracy

Trump returns
World News

Trump likely to run in 2024 elections

South Africa Ramaphosa New York Times
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Is a stable national coalition government in South Africa possible?

Lesotho elections
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Lesotho: Six things needed to promote peace and democracy

Tshwane ward councillors
News

Municipal Elections: Police presence expected at ‘high risk’ voting stations

By Thabo Baloyi01-11-2021 05:00

The heightened SAPS deployment in identified areas during Election Day, will remain in place, until the election results are announced

Local Elections 2021
Municipal Elections 2021

Test your knowledge: Play our ELECTIONS quiz and WIN R1000 data

By Adrian Ephraim31-10-2021 23:00

If you think you know it all when it comes to voting, try your hand at our elections quiz and you could win R1000 in cellphone data.

232 ANC Deputy Mayor join DA elections
Municipal Elections 2021

What a coup: ANC Deputy Mayor joins DA – on the eve of Local Elections!

By Tom Head31-10-2021 18:15

Now, this is quite a transfer. A well-known ANC figure has defected to the DA, right on the eve of South Africa’s Local Elections.

Celebs show off their election campaign fashion
Fashion and Beauty

Style vote: SA celebs show off their election attire [photos]

By Megan van den Heever29-10-2021 20:22

Election extravaganza: South African celebrities do not need an excuse to dress up for all occasion, including political party campaigns and rallies…

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.

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Municipal Elections 2021

Elections 2021: Have a question about voting? We’ve got you covered …

By Adrian Ephraim29-10-2021 10:31

Do you have a burning question about what to do on Election Day? We’ve sourced some frequently asked questions and answered them for you.

Pearl Thusi rants about the ANC
Celeb News

‘It’s the arrogance for me’: Pearl Thusi’s ANC tweets anger star’s followers

By Megan van den Heever29-10-2021 09:53

’11th hour pothole fixing’: Pearl Thusi has angered the majority of her followers with her scathing political tweets about the ANC.

VOTING STATIONS
Municipal Elections 2021

Local Elections: Here’s what happens if electoral votes tie in South Africa

By Tom Head28-10-2021 16:53

We’ve seen electoral votes tie elsewhere, but never before in South Africa – so what would happen if two candidates could not be separated?

DA EFF John Steenhuisen
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WATCH: Steenhuisen calls voting for small parties ‘One-night-stands’

By Lisa Greyson28-10-2021 16:27

WATCH! Steenhuisen takes shots at the African National Congress (ANC), slams load shedding and discourages voters from supporting smaller parties.

WATCH: 10 000 troops to be dep
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WATCH: 10 000 troops to be deployed to secure local election

By Lisa Greyson28-10-2021 16:16

Watch! South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 10 000 soldiers to secure next week’s local government elections.

President Cyril Ramaphosa ANC
Municipal Elections 2021

South Africa to deploy 10 000 troops to secure vote

By Agence France-Presse28-10-2021 01:03

Police have reported 8 deaths, mostly councillor candidates, since campaigning for South Africa’s municipal elections started

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.

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?

WATCH: EFF seals King Dalindye
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WATCH: EFF seals King Dalindyebo’s vote with a gift

By Lisa Greyson25-10-2021 14:44

Watch! Julius Malema has once again proven his persuasive nature after sealing King Dalindyebo’s vote for next week’s local elections.

Makhadzi
Celeb News

‘Sabotaging her career?’ Makhadzi dragged for ANC-inspired dress

By Marilynn Manuel25-10-2021 13:27

Makhadzi fans are not impressed with the ‘Ghanama’ hitmaker after she showed her support for the ANC by wearing the party’s famous colours. Take a look…

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.

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.

Mzansi drags John Steenhuisen over John Vuli Gate video
Celeb News

‘Such a mess’: Celebs drag John Steenhuisen over ‘Vuli Gate’ video [watch]

By Megan van den Heever19-10-2021 09:26

John Steenhuisen had tweeps – and celebs – cringing over his “John Vuli Gate” dance moves during the DA’s campaign rally over the weekend…

WATCH: ‘Have 10 kids, the stat
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WATCH: ‘Have 10 kids, the state will fund them’ – Malema urges families

By Lisa Greyson14-10-2021 12:41

Watch! Julius Malema encourages families to lean on SASSA for child support.

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Alcohol sales in SA may be BANNED on Election Day – but why?

By Tom Head12-10-2021 16:21

A 24-hour booze ban for Election Day *could* come into force, after the MAC recommended ‘limiting alcohol sales’ when the ballot boxes open.

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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…

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.

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