MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2021
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What is the future of South Africa’s democracy?
State Capture Commission chair, Raymond Zondo’s recommendation that South Africa moves to directly elect its president is flawed. Political analyst, Professor Steven Friedman contends that
ActionSA’s Coalition Talks Are At An Advanced Stage
ActionSA says its talks with political parties on possible coalitions are at an advanced stage. While ActionSA President Herman Mashaba made it clear that it has
DA Loses Support in City of Cape Town
The DA has taken a knock in Cape Town as new parties make inroads. According to the municipal election results the DA recorded a nearly
Councillors Told to Listen to Communities – Ramaphosa
With a record 66 hung councils emerging from the 2021 Local Government Elections, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on political leaders to put aside their
Elected Councillors Must Be More Visible In Their Communities
Strengthening the trust between citizens and elected representatives through competence, integrity, performance, and delivery should be prioritized. This is the sentiment shared by President Cyril
2021 Local Government Elections Declared Free & Fair
The 2021 local government elections have been declared free and fair. IEC Chairperson Glen Mashinini expressed his satisfaction with the overall conditions of the elections. Delivering
LIVE Local Government Elections Results Announcement
The Independent Electoral Commission(IEC) is set to release the results of the Local Government Elections 2021 at 18h00 today. Watch live here.
Storm Brewing as Parties Consider Cape Election Re-Run
The Al-Jamaah Party’s leader, Ganief Hendricks says that the IEC in the Western Cape has harmed the country’s electoral democracy. He was speaking as the
Coalition Governments Are A Betrayal To Voters
Coalition governments are a betrayal to South African voters. Political analyst Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast contends that before the political elite rushes to form coalition states,
Provincial IEC Accused of Failing Electorate
There’s been a call for a re-run of the municipal elections. This as members of the Democratic Independent Party and National Freedom Party have noted
Minority Rule Could be Good and Bad
Minority governments are becoming more pronounced at a municipal level in South Africa. This as a growing number of citizens seem to be stepping away
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 local government elections. This is
Only 12.2 Million People Voted In The Municipal Elections
Just over 12.2 million people voted in the local government elections. This figure is unprecedentedly low, considering the 26.12 million people who registered to vote
LIVE Elections 2021 Updates
Radio 786’s News and Current Affairs team is broadcasting live from the Western Cape IEC Results Operation Centre (ROC). With over a dozen reporters in
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 a police officer. Reports suggest
