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From the moment South Africa's general election was called this year, and throughout the entire campaign, the main question on everyone's mind here was whether the African National Congress (ANC) would be able to extend its 30-year run in power. Nelson Mandela's party was elected in 1994 on a wave of euphoria and hope, but it had its challenges – notably the corrupt Zuma regime – and elections made it seem certain that it would stay in power. It led South Africa to liberation and progress. However, this policy did not advance South Africa as a whole and appeared insensitive…

South Africa's Jewish and Muslim communities have condemned the murder of Halima Husen-Preston and the knife attack on her family in their Durban home, in what appears to be an Islamophobic attack. (Cornel van Helden/Gallo) vinegarSouth Africa's Jewish and Muslim communities have condemned the murder of Halima Husen Preston and the knife attack on her family at their Durban home on Sunday in what they believe to be an Islamophobic attack. Ambilo police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Husen Preston and the attempted murder of her husband and son at their home in Glenmore, KwaZulu-Natal,…

About 16.3 million people voted, or 59% of the 27.8 million registered voters, but less than 40% of the population eligible to vote in the 2024 election. (Photo: Gallo Images/Misha Jordaan) They write that in light of budget cuts to the IEC, glitches and slow queues need to be reviewed. Nathan Geffen.Last Wednesday, most South African adults did not vote. There are likely many reasons for this, but if we do not address it, our constitutional democracy will be increasingly at risk. The biggest beneficiaries of the low voter turnout were the populist, anti-democratic parties, especially the MKP.So what proportion…

South Africans were eagerly awaiting Monday to hear who the African National Congress (ANC) would choose as its governing partner after losing its majority in last week's elections for the first time in three decades of democracy. The ANC had handily won every election since the end of apartheid in 1994, but this time voters fed up with unemployment, inequality and rolling blackouts saw their voter turnout drop to 40.2 percent from 57.5 percent five years ago.While the party still received the largest share of the vote of any party, it was not enough for the ANC to take power…

Shares of popular meme stock GameStop are rising again after a social media post claimed that an investor known as “Roaring Kitty” owns a significant stake in the video game retailer.The company's shares opened at more than $40 a share on Monday, up more than 70% since Friday, before slipping back down slightly. The spike came after a Reddit account linked to Keith Gill shared screenshots claiming that he owned 5 million GameStop shares – around 2% of the company's stock – worth more than $100m (£78m). The post was one in a series made by Roaring Kitty's account over…

The couple, who married in 2022, nearly two decades after their first relationship ended, are reportedly living separately in Los Angeles. Amid rumors of a split from actor husband Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez has canceled her summer tour to spend more time with her family. The announcement by the singer and promoters comes following reports of sluggish sales for the multi-day event. She revealed the tour had been canceled in her “On the JLo” newsletter sent to fans on Friday. “I am truly heartbroken and devastated to have let you all down. Please know that I would not do this…

ANC Western Cape spokesperson Khalid Said at the Results Operations Centre in Century City, Cape Town (Chelsea Ogilvie/News24) The Western Cape Provincial Assembly will welcome two new political parties.The DA maintains a strong presence in the state, with a majority of 24 seats.However, new parties are expected to change the dynamics of the state legislature.Track the latest results on our election map.The Western Cape legislature will have two new parties representing the people of the province, but the DA will maintain its majority with 24 seats and the ANC will see its opposition seats reduced from 12 to eight. “The…

The radio personality was said to have attended an ANC rally… Metro FM Unplanned Touchdown Co-host Lusand “Lutlove” Shosha was arrested for allegedly attending an ANC rally. Moni Seapolhelo, SABC Acting Group Executive for Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Citizen on monday. However, she said the SABC could not release details of Lootlove's suspension. “The SABC can confirm that Metro FM on-air presenter Lusand “Lutlove” Shosha will be returning on-air today after being removed from the show,” Seapolero said. She added: “The SABC cannot go into the details of matters concerning individuals other than to say that holding political rallies or…

Murdoch has been married four times, most recently to model Jerry Hall, the longtime partner of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger. At 93, media mogul Rupert Murdoch has married for the fifth time, to a retired molecular biologist who is 25 years younger than him. Murdoch and Elena Zhukova, 67, were married on Saturday at Moraga, the media tycoon's California vineyard and estate. Photo SunThe Murdoch-owned British tabloid published a photo of the couple posing and smiling, the husband in a black suit and yellow tie, the wife in a white off-the-shoulder gown, her bouquet a lily of the valley.…

Around half a million people have been denied child benefit due to a technical issue at HMRC.HMRC said it was working to resolve a batch processing issue which meant around 30% of payments due on Monday were not made.Many parents took to social media to complain about falling behind on payments, with some saying they could no longer buy food or afford their children's bus fares.HMRC has asked customers not to contact them and said more information will be provided on social media when it becomes available.Britain's tax authorities, which administer child benefit payments, have said the outstanding payments will…