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South Africa’s main opposition party rallies support as it concludes election campaign
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South Africa’s main opposition party rallies support as it concludes ...
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South Africa holds elections : According to polls, 70 percent of South Africans want an unelected strongman.
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South Africa holds elections
Western and African diplomats in Pretoria think the ANC will squeak home on 29 May
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Western and African diplomats in Pretoria think the ANC will squeak home ...
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Local elections: Joburg candidates swim, stumble toward poll: Six months before the 2026 local government elections, the DA seems to have stolen a march on ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-05-03-joburg-rows-swims-and-stumbles-towards-4-november-poll/
Local elections: Joburg candidates swim, stumble toward poll
Patriotic Alliance trounces DA in Joburg, MK party routs ANC in KZN in latest ward polls
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-04-03-latest-ward-polls-pa-trounces-da-in-joburg-mk-routs-anc-in-kzn/
Patriotic Alliance trounces DA in Joburg, MK party routs ANC in KZN in ...
MK party wins KZN ward but falls short in other contests, dominant DA paints polls blue
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-09-12-mk-wins-kzn-ward-falls-short-in-others-da-paints-polls-blue/
MK party wins KZN ward but falls short in other contests, dominant DA ...
For the key GNU parties, it’s deliver or die: The government of national unity (GNU) will have to deliver on expectations. If it doesn’t ...
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For the key GNU parties, it’s deliver or die
ANC's Dada Morero elected as Joburg mayor: Morero, having served as the city's finance MMC in Gwamanda's cabinet, ascends to the top post for the ...
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ANC's Dada Morero elected as Joburg mayor
Key FactsDramatic Election: Dada Morero Becomes Joburg Mayor Again
Aug 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
  • Dada Morero of the ANC has been re-elected as the Mayor of Johannesburg, following an unexpected nomination of Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku by the DA, which added drama to the election process.

  • Morero secured 189 votes compared to Kayser-Echeozonjoku's 60. The election was conducted by the Electoral Commission of South Africa and took place in the city council chamber in Braamfontein.

  • Support for Morero came from several parties, including ActionSA and the Inkatha Freedom Party, indicating significant political backing for his return to office.

  • Morero is the ninth mayor elected in Johannesburg since 2016, succeeding Kabelo Gwamanda, who resigned under pressure after being deemed ineffective in delivering services.
SA’s unity government — five parties that need to critically find common ground: After SA's 2024 election shake-up left the ruling ANC without a ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-06-11-sas-unity-government-five-parties-that-need-to-critically-find-common-ground/
SA’s unity government — five parties that need to critically find common ...
Why South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity gov’t after election setback: A broad coalition like the one President Ramaphosa outlined Thursday leaves the ANC ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/7/why-south-africas-anc-wants-a-national-unity-govt-after-losing-majority
Why South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity gov’t after election setback
Key FactsSouth Africa’s ANC Pursues National Unity Gov’t After Election Setback
Jun 7, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
  • Reeling from its worst electoral performance in 30 years, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) plans a 'Government of National Unity' to lead the nation.

  • The ANC leadership has decided to invite political parties to form a Government of National Unity rather than entering direct coalitions with rivals.

  • Forming a broad, multiparty alliance aims to reduce the ANC's dependence on individual political rivals and demonstrate political savvy.

  • Challenges in forming a Government of National Unity lie in finding coalition partners that do not weaken the ANC's position and avoid major compromises on the party's policy positions.
South Africa’s ANC will seek national unity government, Ramaphosa says: ANC, which lost its parliamentary majority for first time in decades ...
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South Africa’s ANC will seek national unity government, Ramaphosa says
Ramaphosa won’t resign despite historic ANC electoral loss, seeks coalition with DA
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Ramaphosa won’t resign despite historic ANC electoral loss ...
Key FactsSouth Africa's ANC Faces Coalition Crossroads
Jun 4, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
  • The ANC lost its parliamentary majority and must form a coalition or govern as a minority.

  • Partnering with the DA risks conflict over opposing economic and racial policies.

  • Alliances with radical parties MK or EFF challenge constitutional principles and require compromises.

  • A minority government supported by confidence deals may increase political instability.
  • The Doomsday Coalition will plunge this country into ethnic and racial conflict the likes of which it has never witnessed before.
    — This statement comes from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which views a coalition between the ANC, EFF, and MK as dangerous.
How South Africa’s ANC became just a regular political party: Its dismal performance in the 2024 elections confirms that its transition just a political party is ...
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How South Africa’s ANC became just a regular political party
South Africa announces early election results in crucial polls: Completed election results expected by the weekend as counting continues across the country
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South Africa announces early election results in crucial polls
South African opposition leader Steenhuisen tells voters 'help is on the way': The leader of South Africa's biggest opposition party urged voters on Sunday to ...
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South African opposition leader Steenhuisen tells voters 'help is on the ...
South Africa elections 2024: Ten key people who could shape it: Elections in the country are won based on party popularity but some personalities are driving the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/24/south-africa-elections-2024-ten-key-people-who-could-shape-it
South Africa elections 2024: Ten key people who could shape it
INTERVIEW | Kuda Takura unpacks his passion for Ford: Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Kuda Takura has called South Africa home for the past 18 years ...
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INTERVIEW | Kuda Takura unpacks his passion for Ford
Key FactsSouth Africa faces potentially pivotal election
May 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
  • The African National Congress (ANC) faces its toughest election yet, potentially losing its parliamentary majority.

  • President Ramaphosa seeks reelection amid corruption and unemployment affecting the ANC's reputation.

  • Key parties and politicians in South Africa's upcoming election are outlined, including the ANC, Democratic Alliance, and Economic Freedom Fighters.

  • Former President Zuma's return with a new party raises security concerns and could impact the elections.
IFP grabs three wards from ANC in Newcastle: The IFP's winning streak seems to be continuing in KwaZulu-Natal.
timeslive.co.za/news/2024-03-14-ifp-grabs-three-wards-from-anc-in-newcastle/
IFP grabs three wards from ANC in Newcastle
Zuma’s hydra head returns to disrupt old beloved ANC: Former president supports recently formed political party, uMkhonto we Sizwe.
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Zuma’s hydra head returns to disrupt old beloved ANC
Dramatic decline in electoral support of ANC clear from new national poll: Unless something unforeseen occurs, the shape of post-election South Africa is already ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-04-dramatic-decline-in-electoral-support-of-anc-clear-from-new-national-poll/
Dramatic decline in electoral support of ANC clear from new national poll