Free and Fair Elections Come at a Cost
The budget cuts that the IEC had to enforce have played a significant role in the facilitation of this year’s
2 November 2021
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Category: Politics
Will the poll bring change, opportunity for new parties?
These municipal elections are likely to see a shift in politics with a greater possibility of coalitions or even hung
1 November 2021
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It’s not a joke: The light side of politics
One may argue that politics is a joke; we only have to cast our minds back to the Trump administration
1 November 2021
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Zille-Cops involved in incident
Police watchdog IPID is probing a case of assault after DA Federal Council Chair Helen Zille was allegedly manhandled by
1 November 2021
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Female Voter Safety Under the Spotlight
South Africa’s Women’s Election Mechanism for Peace (WEMP) has launched a hotline, which can also be accessed via various social
1 November 2021
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REPORT: Hangberg residents demand councillors don’t disappear after polls
The message from residents of Hangberg in Houtbay is clear; ward councilors must not disappear after election day and that
1 November 2021
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Increasing number of eligible voters complain of being turned away
Concerns have been raised about registered voters not appearing on the voters’ roll. The latest has been reported in Ottery,
1 November 2021
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Public Must Report Cases of Election Misinformation
The municipal elections are five hours in with people across the country and province casting their vote. However, this vote
1 November 2021
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Study: Young voters have appetite and potential for change
It is fundamentally important for South Africans to be taught about their responsibility to engage with politics and government. This
1 November 2021
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Municipalities must adopt food-first policy to combat poverty
Municipalities need to develop a Food First approach. This is the assertion by the Public Affairs Research Institute (PARI)’s Dr.
1 November 2021
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Bo-Kaap residents skeptical of change despite promises
Bo-Kaap residents don’t seem too convinced by the promises political parties are making to improve the culturally rich community. Being
1 November 2021
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Ramaphosa votes, urges people to fulfill their duty
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cast his vote in Chiawelo in Soweto. Addressing the media, Ramaphosa urged all South Africans to
1 November 2021
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Macassar residents safety at risk as another blast strikes Rheinmetall plant
Explosive materials are reportedly behind last night’s blast at the Rheinmetall /Denel plant near Somerset West. The City of Cape
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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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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