The African National Congress (ANC) has filed papers, taking the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to the Electoral Court over its decision to bar the political party’s candidates from participating in the municipal elections on 4 November 2026. Also see: RAF financial strain deepens amid R23.3 billion claims from foreign nationals The ANC says the candidates […]
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The final voter registration weekend for the upcoming local elections is set to give eligible citizens one last opportunity to register, update their details, or confirm their voting information before the deadline. Election officials are encouraging all eligible voters who have not yet registered to take advantage of this opportunity and ensure they are ready […]
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As the election season wraps up, and the IEC counts ballot papers, 20 people were arrested for crimes relating to the election. According to entertainment publication ZiMoja, the Gauteng SAPS arrested people who violated the rules set by the IEC regarding the procedure of casting their vote. In the dos and don’ts of voting, things […]
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Kaya FM radio presenter Sizwe Dhlomo has openly admitted that the election has left him with mixed emotions when deciding on who to vote for. The 29th of May was marked as a significant day in the history of modern-day South Africa. With numerous issues affecting ordinary citizens, from bad governance to corruption that led […]
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On election day South Africa faced significant voting disruptions due to a malfunction in the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) system. Many voters were unable to cast their ballots as their names did not appear on the voter roll or their registered voting locations were changed unexpectedly. This issue led to widespread confusion and frustration. The […]
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As election day approaches, many people find themselves unregistered and worried about the consequences of not casting their vote in the upcoming elections. Worry not, as you can vote without registering under these circumstances. This election season found many political parties doing their best to campaign for the public’s votes as they wish to be […]
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With millions of voters waiting in anticipation for the election day in South Africa, among them are first time voters who may be both excited and nervous for the 29th of May. According to news publication IOL, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) confirmed that the number of registered voters who are between the […]
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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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It is less than 20 days before the seventh democratic elections are set to take place, and as expected, political parties are pulling all stops to make sure they secure as many votes as possible. The build-up to this year’s elections saw the ANC dragging the newly formed Umkhonto Wesizwe party to court over the […]
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The news that expelled founder of Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) political party, Jabulani Khumalo had sent out a letter to the IEC for Jacob Zuma’s removal as the party’s leader made its way to social media platforms, later prompting the commission to issue a media statement on the matter. The letter was sent to the IEC […]
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With this year’s general elections fast approaching, knowing the process of how to make your mark (with an X) is of paramount importance. If you want to stay in the know of what to do on 29 May, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) provides an eight-step guide on what will happen when you can cast […]
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We live in one of the most beautiful countries in the whole world, filled with a rich history of resilience, perseverance and a strong determination that for saw black South African’s triumph over the apartheid regime to form a democratic government. Since 1994, when for the first time all South Africans were allowed to cast […]
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