IEC ready for first polls under Covid-19
For the first time in South African history, elections would be held under pandemic conditions. Considering the ups and downs
1 November 2021
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Who you vote for should be outcome-based
Voters must think about the outcome they want, rather than the party they like. Political analyst, Professor Steven Friedman, says
1 November 2021
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Municipal Elections 2021: All Systems Go!
As South African’s brace for Local Government Elections 2021, the Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) is set to process the ballots of
1 November 2021
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Heathfield High Principal Dismissal Highlights WCED Double-Standards
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has dismissed Heathfield High School principal Wesley Neumann. On Wednesday, Neumann posted the Final
30 October 2021
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Municipal Fund Mismanagement Costing Service Delivery
Among the many problems facing municipalities, their finances and financial management have drastically affected service delivery. Today’s edition of the
30 October 2021
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Women More Likely to Vote in Elections
Women have a stronger commitment and intention to vote than men. This is according to a University of Johannesburg study
30 October 2021
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What do Voters Really Want?
In the last few weeks, contesting political parties have tirelessly campaigned, promising to provide improved basic services, affordable housing and
30 October 2021
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VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Safety & Security
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series
30 October 2021
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SA Cricket Solidarity for BLM Takes a Knock
It remains to be seen whether South African wicket keeper Quinton de Kock will remain part of the T20 World
30 October 2021
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The MyCandidate App: Know Who Wants Your Vote
To find out who’s contesting in your ward has just been made easier. A collaboration between OpenUp and Open Cities
30 October 2021
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Peoples’ Parliament – Lotus River
Recorded on-site from the streets of Lotus River, which have had a long battle for basic services. Among them properties
29 October 2021
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Islam, Culture and Religion
Within the context of sociology, the concept of culture designates the set of activities, beliefs, and practices that are shared
29 October 2021
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VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Service Delivery
As South Africans prepare for municipal elections, communities continue to be plagued by a range a of issues. This series
29 October 2021
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29 October 2021
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Promises & Politics: CIP, NFP, BLF
The public transport system in Cape Town is struggling. The train service is unreliable and is being targeted by vandals
28 October 2021
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Scrap Fear, DA, ANC – Time for New Parties to Bring Change
Mogammad Davids writes To many South Africans – the phrase “service delivery” has become synonymous with “non-delivery”. It is this
28 October 2021
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Load Shedding: A Dark Week for SA
Stage 4 load shedding has been implemented due to what Eskom claims is a further shortage of generation capacity. Thereafter
28 October 2021
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VIDEO Coalface of Delivery: Housing Crisis
A looking at the housing delivery challenges and realities in the City of Cape Town. Watch out for the rest
28 October 2021
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Promises & Politics: UPROPSA, OHM, USA, The Greens
It’s believed that the building of a green economy will not only aid in the protection of the environment for
27 October 2021
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Odds Stacked Against Independent Candidates
The number of independent candidates contesting the local government elections this year has grown, however there is concern that they
27 October 2021
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