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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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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 ...
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Local elections: Joburg candidates swim, stumble toward poll
Jacob Zuma's MK party to join South Africa's opposition alliance: MK says it will lead the resistance to the "unholy alliance" of the ANC and the Democratic ...
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Jacob Zuma's MK party to join South Africa's opposition alliance
Key FactsZuma denounces National Unity Government as white-led alliance, vows to expose "white agents"
Jun 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party leader, Jacob Zuma criticized the newly formed Government of National Unity through the party's spokesperson in a media address on Sunday night.

  • Zuma intends to expose "white agents" who allegedly planned to lead the country back into apartheid.

  • According to Zuma, the GNU is an agreement for the markets and not for the people, sponsored by large corporations.

  • Reportedly, the Patriotic Alliance, GOOD, and the Inkatha Freedom Party have all signed the statement of intent to form a government of national unity.
Steenhuisen touts 'multiparty national government' as DA win: DA leader John Steenhuisen has hailed the DA's involvement in the formation of a ...
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Steenhuisen touts 'multiparty national government' as DA win
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
South African Voters Reject the Party That Freed Them From Apartheid: The African National Congress received less than 50 percent of the national vote for the ...
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South African Voters Reject the Party That Freed Them From Apartheid
South Africa election results live: Early results put ANC short of majority: Ruling ANC party sits at just over 42 percent after half of the results counted in ...
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South Africa election results live: Early results put ANC short of ...
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
Steenhuisen: NHI bill a populist stunt before the elections: The Democratic Alliance leader urged supporters at a rally in Benoni to use their pens on 29 May to ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-05-27-steenhuisen-dont-fall-for-nhi-gimmicks/
Steenhuisen: NHI bill a populist stunt before the elections
DA leader Steenhuisen sees KZN as ‘wide open’ for coalition win: The leader of the official opposition has been working key wards in north and west Durban ahead ...
mg.co.za/politics/2024-05-23-da-leader-steenhuisen-sees-kzn-as-wide-open-for-coalition-win/
DA leader Steenhuisen sees KZN as ‘wide open’ for coalition win
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 ...
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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.
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  • 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.
SA will be ‘burnt to ashes’ under ‘doomsday’ ANC-EFF coalition, DA leader John Steenhuisen warns
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SA will be ‘burnt to ashes’ under ‘doomsday’ ANC-EFF coalition ...
IFP's Hlabisa: MK Party supported by disgruntled ANC members: The IFP is not concerned about the rise of Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party in KwaZulu Natal ...
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IFP's Hlabisa: MK Party supported by disgruntled ANC members
Key FactsIFP President Criticizes DA's Western Cape Policies, Pledges to Prioritize Equality and Development
Apr 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • IFP President Velenkosi Hlabisa emphasized his party's dedication to addressing the increasing wealth gap in the province.

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South Africa's ANC and DA look at coalition deal as elections loom: South Africans will go to polls on Friday 29 May to elect a new National Assembly ...
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South Africa's ANC and DA look at coalition deal as elections loom
Key FactsSouth Africa's Main Opposition Party Considers ANC Deal
Mar 25, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • South Africa's second most popular party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), would consider a deal with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) if the ANC fails to secure the majority in the upcoming elections.

  • President Cyril Ramaphosa or a successor would require a coalition to stay in power, as South Africa's parliament elects the president.

  • The DA has formed alliances with smaller parties to garner the necessary votes for a takeover, including a focus on privatizing the power sector and reducing bureaucratic obstacles in the private sector.

  • DA leader John Steenhuisen emphasized the party's stance on privatization and streamlining operations in the private sector, steering away from state providers like Eskom.
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
South Africa Opposition Leader Offers Little Beyond Scare Tactics: John Steenhuisen of the Democratic Alliance, who has been re-elected leader of the opposition ...
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South Africa Opposition Leader Offers Little Beyond Scare Tactics