Tag: Elections

‘The only party that’ll hurt the ANC is MK,’ says Nota Baloyi

If you think Nhlamulo “Nota” Baloyi is not going to have an opinion about matters concerning mzansi you’d better think again. The vocal and sometimes controversial music producer has been very active on his social media platform about political matters since the build-up to this year’s elections. He has also publicly declared his support for […]

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Backlash erupts over DA following ‘Oom Oubaas’ tweet

In the heat of South African politics, a storm is brewing for DA for allegedly using former “7de Laan” actor Pierre van Pletzen, known for his role as Oubaas van Zyl, in what is perceived as a bid for votes. According to The South African, The Democratic Alliance (DA) faces criticism on social media following […]

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‘I sit here in tears,’ – Celebrity chef in Belgium denied the right to vote

With the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) giving international citizens an opportunity to vote this past weekend, many flocked out in large numbers to cast their ballots. While many were joyful about the opportunity to have done so, one South African expat currently living in Belgium was allegedly denied the opportunity to cast her vote. Celebrity […]

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Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi requests people to be patient with coalition

Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) Commissar and member of parliament Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and his party are preparing for the upcoming elections that will take place eight days from now, on the 29th of May. With the elections coming, many parties are honouring invitations to public platforms where they discuss pressing matters facing our country. Mbuyiseni […]

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Springbok star and other expats make their voice count in voting

While the national elections are days within reach, South African expats living abroad have already taken the first step to creating a better tomorrow, by heading to polls so they could place their votes. Those given an opportunity included citizens from as far as Egypt, Algeria, Syria, Iran, as well as the United Kingdom. According […]

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WATCH: White man caught removing ANC poster

A video of a white man being caught removing an ANC election poster by a black female recently went viral, getting many people to share their feelings on the matter. The lady saw the man removing the poster from a distance in Johannesburg’s Parkhurst. She then rushed to him getting to him as he successfully […]

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Thabo Mbeki leads ANC election campaign in Soweto

Former President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki has made it clear that despite disagreements with the way the African National Congress (ANC) governs the country, he still remains a devoted member of the ruling party. On Thursday Thabo led the party’s election campaign in one of their biggest supporting townships, Soweto. In the past, the […]

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Minister of electricity denies rumours of loadshedding returning after elections

Minister of Electricity Kgotsientsho Ramokgopa on Monday briefed the media on the Energy Action Plan and said that despite great improvements, load shedding is not “behind us just yet”. Armargosa said Eskom’s improved performance was due to a concerted effort by the power utility and the government to effectively deal with load shedding, SA Gov […]

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Internet’s funny reaction to Jacob Zuma’s return to the ballot paper

Newly formed Umkhonto Wesizwe political party celebrated yet another victory recently when the Electoral Court dismissed the IEC’s ruling that excluded former president Jacob Zuma from the list of candidates who will be running at this year’s elections, representing the party in parliament as their presidential candigate. The IEC had centred its decision to exclude the former […]

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