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MK Party accuses ANC of abusing state resources ahead of Mpofana by-election

As the Mpofana by-election approaches, can the ANC defend itself against allegations of abusing state resources for political gain?

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

EFF ponders shake up of KZN leadership ahead of local government elections

The Economic Freedom Fighters are set to reconfigure their leadership in KwaZulu-Natal by the end of the week, following a series of electoral setbacks.

News Politics
Willem Phungula|Published

MK Party's Floyd Shivambu slams DA's tactics in eThekwini by-election

The MK Party's Floyd Shivambu accused the DA of negative campaigning in the closely contested Ward 110 by-election in eThekwini.

News Politics
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

DA won't abandon GNU over VAT row, says Steenhuisen during Phoenix campaign

Amid growing tensions over VAT increases, DA leader John Steenhuisen dismisses rumours of the party's exit from the Government of National Unity, emphasising the need for level-headed negotiations while campaigning for crucial by-elections in eThekwini.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Patriotic Alliance unseats DA in crucial Joburg ward by-election

PA leader Gayton McKenzie declared his party 'the fastest growing in South Africa' as they prepare to contest upcoming Northern Cape by-elections with new momentum.

Cape Times News
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

ANC retains key seats in recent municipal by-elections

Explore the latest municipal by-election results in South Africa, where the ANC retains its stronghold while the Patriotic Alliance and other parties make significant gains, reshaping the political landscape.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Patriotic Alliance unseats DA in crucial Joburg ward by-election

In a significant political shift, the Patriotic Alliance has unseated the DA in Johannesburg's Ward 82 with a commanding 41. 7% of votes, while the DA maintained Ward 99 with an overwhelming 98% majority. PA leader Gayton McKenzie celebrates this milestone, declaring his party 'the fastest growing in South Africa' as they prepare to contest upcoming Northern Cape by-elections with new momentum.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Ex-ANC member wins MK Party seat in Saldanha

MKP's Mzwandile Simon Biko secured a decisive by-election victory in Middelpos.

Cape Times News
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

MKP’s Biko promises change for Middelpos

MKP's Mzwandile Simon Biko secures a decisive by-election victory in Middelpos, bringing decades of local government experience and ambitious plans to address long-standing community challenges.

Cape Argus News
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

MKP claims crucial victory as Biko vows to tackle Middelpos challenges

MKP's Mzwandile Simon Biko secures a decisive by-election victory in Middelpos, bringing decades of local government experience and ambitious plans to address long-standing community challenges.

News South Africa Western Cape
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Voters in Saldanha Bay prepare for critical By-by-elections

Eight political parties contest the Middelpos by-election as the Saldanha Bay community, still grappling with the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, prepares to choose new leadership.

Cape Argus News
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Middelpos by-election draws multiple parties as community faces challenges

Eight political parties contest the Middelpos by-election as the Saldanha Bay community, still grappling with the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, prepares to choose new leadership.

News South Africa Western Cape
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published