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South Africa's Ruling ANC Rallies To Defend Solo Rule

South Africa's ruling African National Congress was betting on its last major stadium rally Saturday ahead of next week's election to restore its glory and protect its unbeaten streak of post-apartheid victories.

International Business Times

Parties Bus Voters Across South Africa To Pack Stadiums

If there's one thing the parties competing in next week's South African general election don't want to talk about, it's bussing in supporters to fill out huge stadium rallies.

International Business Times

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 discourse.

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Migration, Infrastructure Woes Fuel S.Africa Poll Disinformation

Propagandists and scammers are exploiting xenophobia and anger over failing infrastructure to unleash a wave of disinformation ahead of South Africa's most contested polls since 1994, experts warn.

International Business Times

‘Unlock the door or we’ll kick it down’: why South Africa’s youngest politician is in a hurry for change

Fasiha Hassan is the same age as her country’s democracy and as election day approaches, the politician believes her party, the ANC, must evolve or die

The Guardian - UK

South Africa Faces Political Change Amid Water Crisis

Explore the challenges faced by residents of Hammanskraal, South Africa, reflecting broader issues across the country, as they navigate water scarcity, ina...

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Jacob Zuma Criticizes Court And ANC Ahead Of Election

Former South African President Jacob Zuma criticizes court and ANC over election disqualification, raising concerns about the country's legal system and po...

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In South Africa, a community struggling for clean water reflects wider discontent ahead of election

The struggle starts early in the Hammanskraal area of South Africa as people queue some mornings to fill buckets with water from a tank provided by an aid agency

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on South Africa’s elections: a pivot point for the rainbow nation

Editorial: Cyril Ramaphosa promised a new dawn under his presidency, but support for the ruling African National Congress may fall below 50% for the first time

The Guardian - UK

Why the upcoming South African election is a massive milestone for the ruling ANC

South African’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), is in trouble. After 30 years in charge, it is scrambling for support ahead of the upcoming national elections.

The Conversation

Rural South Africa Voters Weigh Frustration And ANC Loyalty

Rural South African voters face a critical decision on loyalty to ANC amidst growing discontent. The upcoming election will shape the country's future.

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South Africa elections: what are the issues and will ANC lose its majority?

Country goes to polls on 29 May and unemployment, inequality and power cuts have dented ruling party’s support

The Guardian - UK

Load shedding & water woes: Can South Africa fix its ailing infrastructure?

As a crucial election approaches, ANC government looks set to tap in to business in an effort to revamp infrastructure.

Al Jazeera

Why Zuma being barred from South Africa election won’t derail his support

Constitutional Court said ex-president is ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament over 2021 contempt of court conviction.

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Jacob Zuma banned from running in South Africa's election

Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been barred from contesting in next week's elections, South Africa's top court ruled Monday.

Al Jazeera

South African court rules Zuma ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament

Constitutional Court says 2021 contempt of court conviction disqualifies former president for May 29 election.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa's top court rules Zuma ineligible to run in general election

South Africa's top court ruled on Monday that former president Jacob Zuma was not eligible to run for parliament in this month's election, a closely-watched decision as it could affect the outcome.

International Business Times

S.Africa's Zuma Stages Rally Despite Candidacy Doubts

Graft-tainted former South African president Jacob Zuma staged a huge election rally Saturday, vowing to return to power despite a legal challenge to his candidacy.

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South Africa's Election: ANC's Future And Key Issues

South Africa's pivotal election tests ANC's endurance, potential coalition government, and key socio-economic challenges.

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Anxious Zimbabwean migrants, smugglers watch South Africa’s election

Many undocumented Zimbabweans worry about unfavourable changes to South Africa’s immigration policy after May 29 polls.

International Business Times

S. African Communities Terrorised By Gold Mining Gangs

Walking between the corrugated iron shacks of the informal settlement west of Johannesburg she calls home, Lutho Makheyi points out trenches filled by dirty rainwater holing the unpaved streets.

Radio France Internationale

South Africans lose faith in ruling ANC as income inequality grows

South Africa will vote on 29 May – three decades after the end of apartheid. The African National Congress has been in power since then, but polls are predicting the party will lose its majority with many voters disgruntled by its failure to address inequality.

Al Jazeera

Will Israel’s war on Gaza sway South Africa’s election?

Ruling ANC is vocally pro-Palestine while main opposition DA is neutral on Gaza war, which may affect voters on May 29.

The Guardian - UK

The ANC has left South Africa a land of broken dreams. Its time seems over

At this month’s elections, the party of Mandela should be judged on its dismal record over the past 30 years

International Business Times

S.Africa's Top Court Hears Critical Zuma Election Case

South Africa's top court was hearing an appeal on Friday to have former president Jacob Zuma declared ineligible to stand for office in a politically charged legal showdown set to raise tensions before the tightest election in decades.

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