The South African Communist Party (SACP) is among the 192 “inactive” political parties the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) intends to deregister. The SACP is an alliance partner of the ANC and has resolved to contest the 2026 local government elections outside the umbrella of the alliance, which includes the Congress of South African… Continue reading SACP Among Almost 200 ‘Inactive’ Political Parties Facing Deregistration By IEC
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Proposed E-Voting System Hits Turbulence, IEC Chief and Opposition Parties Shoot it Down
The proposed electronic voting (e-voting) system for future South African elections has hit turbulence even before implementation, with the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and major opposition parties shooting it down for various reasons. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo believes that the electronic voting method for the country is a little unrealistic, at least… Continue reading Proposed E-Voting System Hits Turbulence, IEC Chief and Opposition Parties Shoot it Down
MK Party Goes to Msunduzi By-Elections Divided After Electoral Court Ruling
The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party is contesting another litmus test by-election in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday torn apart by two provincial factions. This is after yesterday the Electoral Court upheld the registration of Sthabiso Nkabinde as the party’s candidate for ward 2 by-election in Msunduzi (Pietermaritzburg) in the province’s Midlands where the party performed well during… Continue reading MK Party Goes to Msunduzi By-Elections Divided After Electoral Court Ruling
Thabazimbi’s Future Uncertain After By-Elections Produce Another Hung Municipality
The future of the Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo looks uncertain again after the by-elections failed to produce an outright winner. Even though the African National Congress (ANC) won the majority of the votes in the December 4 by-elections, it will need the help of the Economic Freedom Fighters or Democratic Alliance (DA) to govern… Continue reading Thabazimbi’s Future Uncertain After By-Elections Produce Another Hung Municipality
IEC: It’s All Systems Go For The Highly-Contested Thabazimbi By-Elections
The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) in Limpopo says it’s all systems go for the by-election in the Thabazimbi Local Municipality on Wednesday, 4 December 2024. The Provincial Electoral Officer, Nkaro Mateta, says the commission is ready to receive the over 51,000 registered voters expected to cast their ballots. Addressing the media on… Continue reading IEC: It’s All Systems Go For The Highly-Contested Thabazimbi By-Elections
Zuma Cleared To Contest 2024 Elections
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been cleared to run as a candidate and appear on the ballot for his party, uMkhonto We Sizwe (MKP), in the upcoming general elections. The Electoral Court in Johannesburg has upheld his appeal and set aside the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) decision to disqualify his… Continue reading Zuma Cleared To Contest 2024 Elections
Electoral Court Rules Against ANC, Paves Way For MKP To Contest Elections
In a major blow to the ANC, the Electoral Court of South Africa has ruled in favour of the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party, paving the way for former president Jacob Zuma’s party to participate in the upcoming national elections on May 29, 2024. This decision comes after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the party’s future,… Continue reading Electoral Court Rules Against ANC, Paves Way For MKP To Contest Elections
MK Party Accuses NPA Of Selective Prosecution As NA Speaker Fights Off Arrest In Court
The Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of selective prosecution and weaponising the judicial system. It also claims President Cyril Ramaphosa is using the NPA to fight his political battles and prevent the party from challenging the African National Congress (ANC) in the general elections on May 29. The… Continue reading MK Party Accuses NPA Of Selective Prosecution As NA Speaker Fights Off Arrest In Court
MK Party Seethes Over DA’s ‘Derogatory’ Claims As IEC Raises Concerns About US Invitation
The MK Party has strongly condemned the DA’s claims that it poses a threat to national security, labelling the official opposition’s call for the US to intervene in South Africa’s upcoming general elections a “treasonous act.” The newly launched political party led by former President Jacob Zuma threatened legal action against the DA unless it… Continue reading MK Party Seethes Over DA’s ‘Derogatory’ Claims As IEC Raises Concerns About US Invitation