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ActionSA and ANC team up to remove DA in Tshwane from power
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba said the DA had abused them for the longest time and it was time to dethrone them.
DA says NO to GNU involving MK Party and EFF
In an interview on the SA FM podcast, DA national spokesperson Werner Horn made it clear that they would not work with MKP and the EFF because of their policies.
DA’s top brass Tony Leon, Helen Zille to lead coalition talks to form new government
However, Steenhuisen expressed uncertainty about the possibility of the ANC, MKP and EFF joining forces to govern.
Down but not out, says ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula
“We suffered heavily but we are not out. We are talking to everybody, there’s nobody we are not going to talk to. ”
What would be an ideal coalition for South Africa?
Given the many complaints about irregularities and other glitches in this election, an ideal situation would be a Government of National Unity (GNU), not a coalition. The country had an experiment of this form of government in 1994. Although it was short-lived, it served its purpose, writes Professor Bheki Mngomezulu.
Elections 2024: Ramaphosa under pressure to form coalition with DA, MK Party or EFF with result upset
Are we headed for a ANC-EFF or ANC-DA or even ANC-MK Party coalition? ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure to form a coalition to remain in power.
Who will rule Gauteng now that the ANC is losing its majority?
If there were bookmakers in politics it’s unlikely they’d be betting too firmly on the ANC retaining power in Gauteng.
2029 is the big goal for Rise Mzansi, as 2024 results trickle in
One of South Africa’s newest political parties, Rise Mzansi, has captured a great deal of attention with its promise to redefine politics, but this hasn’t translated to significant votes as yet.
ANC maintains narrow lead in Gauteng on Friday as counting passes halfway mark
The African National Congress (ANC) held onto its narrow lead in South Africa’s economic heartland of Gauteng as ballot counting passed the halfway mark on Friday mid-morning.
KZN: Stand by for a new government
ANC’s strong majority is under threat for the first time in 20 years as Jacob Zuma’s MK Party leads KwaZulu-Natal.
‘We can run them close’, DA says as ANC suffers huge losses in Gauteng on first counting day
As the first day of counting drew to a close, the ANC had lost a significant portion of its support in South Africa’s economic heartland.
eThekwini mayor impressed with poll turnout
EThekwini Municipality Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda joined hundreds of people at Pitlochry Primary School, Westville, and was among the first group of people to mark his “X”.
IFP vows to reclaim KZN from the ruling party
IFP veteran Narendh Singh, who has been an IFP member for more than three decades, told the Daily News that the IFP would reclaim KZN from its main rival, the ANC’s 20-year tight grip held since 2004.
No place for identity politics in SA
Political analyst and Rivonia Circle Board member Tessa Dooms says that there is a “crisis of representation” as voters look for candidates and parties who understand the realities they face everyday.
Zuma is a political genius, says FF+ W Cape leader
“I don’t see Ramaphosa being leader of the opposition,” says Dr Corné Mulder of the Freedom Front Plus.
‘Unconstitutional’: 10 opposition parties want Ramaphosa not to sign Electoral Matters Amendment Bill into law
They argued that this undermined a multi-party democracy and would only increase the ANC’s public funding by 25% in its current representation.
Multi-Party Charter plans to tackle infrastructure problems
This comes in the wake of poor service delivery and as the country edges closer towards the May 29th general election, where citizens will vote for possibly a brighter future, and better services.
DA to set up KZN water agency to beat taps running dry
When delivering the DA’s provincial manifesto in Verulam, premier candidate Chris Pappas said his party would end water challenges in the province if elected into the premier position.
Electricity Minister takes aim at Moonshot Pact’s ‘end load shedding’ plan
Ramokgopa said since March 2023, 3,500MW of additional energy has been added to the national grid and there has been a priority on maintenance and performance of six Eskom power stations.
Multi-Party Charter outlines plans to tackle high unemployment
Coalition vows to focus on economic growth, while at the same time growing the country’s skills base.
Helen Suzman Foundation director set to join Roger Jardine’s political formation
The executive director of the Helen Suzman Foundation, Nicole Fritz, is set to join former banker Roger Jardine’s political party after resigning from the foundation.
No consensus on a joint presidential candidate, says Multi-Party Charter
The MPC said any decision to support a joint presidential candidate, either before or after the election, would be based on the merit and mandate of the candidate.