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South Africa elections: voting under way amid grim national mood

Ruling African National Congress party could lose majority for first time since apartheid ended 30 years ago

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024

South Africa Votes In 'Watershed' Election

South Africans vote on Wednesday in what may be the most consequential election in decades, as dissatisfaction with the ruling ANC threatens to end its 30-year political dominance.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024

South Africa's Crucial Election: ANC's Dominance At Risk

South Africa's pivotal election challenges ANC's long-standing power amid socio-economic issues and voter discontent. The outcome could signal a new chapte...

South Africa Doesn’t Need More Heroes

This election year marks three decades since the country defeated apartheid. But we still haven’t fully healed

The Walrus · May 28, 2024

Cape Town’s poor ‘neglected’ in South Africa’s only opposition-run province

Township residents say the opposition Democratic Alliance is elitist and runs a city that functions only for the rich.

Al Jazeera · May 28, 2024

Mayibuye! The 100-year-old slogan that’s stirred up divisions in South Africa’s elections

Political parties the world over use slogans, icons, colours, names and flags to establish their political and historical credentials. What happens when two political parties lay claim to the same history and the same symbolic capital?

The Conversation · May 27, 2024

South Africa's ANC Faces Major Electoral Challenge

South Africa's upcoming election poses a challenge to the ANC's rule, with key issues like unemployment and corruption in focus. Voters seek change and a b...

South Africa elections 2024 explained in maps and charts

After 30 years of dominance, the ANC faces its toughest election yet, needing 50 percent to maintain its majority.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2024

Early voting begins in South African elections that could spell end of ANC dominance

Early voting began in South Africa's general election Monday, as those who must work on polling day or who have special needs were given a chance to cast their ballots in a poll that could see the end of the political dominance of the African National Congress (ANC), 30 years…

France 24 · May 27, 2024

South Africa's ANC Faces Uncertain Future In Election

South Africa's crucial election looms as ANC faces pressure to maintain majority. President Ramaphosa focuses on job creation and improving living conditions.

ANC at a crossroads as South Africa goes to the polls

Party’s leaders are more nervous than ever that it will lose its majority for the first time since Nelson Mandela led it to victory

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024

South Africa's Education System Faces Crisis

South Africa's upcoming elections highlight concerns over education, youth unemployment, and political landscape, shaping the nation's future.

Lots Of Yellow, Little Fever For Disenchanted ANC Supporters

Tens of thousands of people wearing yellow T-shirts crowded Africa's biggest stadium Saturday, as the ruling but troubled African National Congress threw its last campaign bash before South Africa's tightest election in decades.

International Business Times · May 25, 2024

‘We didn’t fight for this’: ANC’s grip on power in peril in South Africa election

Thirty years after the end of apartheid, corruption is rife, crime is high and the economy is a mess. The party of Mandela admits it ‘made mistakes’. But will the people forgive them?

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024

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International Business Times · May 25, 2024

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 · May 25, 2024

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.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024

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.

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024

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

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The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024

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

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2024

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.

International Business Times · May 18, 2024

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.

The Times of India · May 18, 2024

Putin’s friends are helping Russia upend the US-led world order

Vladimir Putin is wrapping up a trip to China, where his warm ties with President Xi Jinping have led to booming trade and increasing defense coordination. More than two years since his February 2022 invasion of Ukraine began, it’s a far cry from efforts by the US and its Group…

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.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2024

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 · May 11, 2024

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

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