Election News
IEC calls for calm as voting begins on Monday
By: News24Wire 6th May 2019 The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has appealed for the reduction in political activities to allow space for voting to take place... →
I never said Presidency offered us posts, Ramaphosa did – Malema
By: News24Wire 6th May 2019 Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has challenged President Cyril Ramaphosa to tell the truth over claims he offered both Malema... →
Intellidex market research forecasts ANC will win with 57% of votes
By: Marleny Arnoldi 3rd May 2019 Markets believe there is only a one-third chance of growth-boosting reform after the elections and that there is a 75% probability of President... →
Political parties hold final rallies ahead of May 8 election
By: African News Agency 3rd May 2019 South Africa's three top political parties, the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters and the African National Congress will hold rallies... →
SA political party manifestos not doing enough for women, research shows
By: African News Agency 3rd May 2019 As South Africa gears up for elections on May 8, new research based on a feminist analysis of party manifestos shows that none of the top three... →
It's all systems go for May 8 elections – IEC
By: News24Wire 2nd May 2019 The Electoral Commission of South Africa says contingency plans are in place to curb anything that may hinder operations from running smoothly on... →
IEC to oppose ATC bid in the Electoral Court to have ATM deregistered from elections
By: News24Wire 2nd May 2019 The Electoral Commission of SA says it will "strongly oppose" a bid from breakaway group African Transformation Council which has called for its... →
KZN, North West identified as high risk provinces ahead of May 8 polls
By: News24Wire 2nd May 2019 KwaZulu-Natal and the North West have been identified as the hot spot provinces where election disruptions are possible, Police Minister Bheki Cele... →