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Ramiez and Lutlove are suspended from their new jobs. Ramiez Holworthy and Ruthrab Rusand have both been repeatedly suspended from Metro FM. When the two presenters joined Metro FM in April it was an exciting dream come true for them. According to controversial gossip lover Musa Karwa, Ramieze and Lutlove were suspended for attending an African National Congress (ANC) rally. “Metro FM has suspended Lusand Shozi, known as Rutlab, and Ramiez Holworthy for attending an ANC rally,” he wrote. The women are yet to make a public statement about the reports. However, social media users have voiced their opinions about…

The music star is expanding his business empire. Lady Doe plans to expand its footprint in the beauty industry with the upcoming opening of another Wawa La Beauty Salon in Vosloorus. Following the successful opening of its debut salon in KwaThema, Ekurhuleni in early 2023, Lady Do is now on a mission to strengthen its presence in the market whilst making a significant impact on employment in South Africa. With years of experience in the beauty industry and a qualification in body science, Lady Do is not only committed to increasing her own wealth, but also to transforming people's lives…

Palestinian Authority leader Gayton McKenzie attends his party's “victory rally” at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on May 10, 2024. (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images) KwaZulu-Natal Patriotic Alliance (PA) leadership candidate Ian Peter is pleased with his party's election results and, like other small parties contesting national elections for the first time, hopes that the party's representation in Parliament will increase over time. Speaking to the Mail & Guardian at the IEC Results Operations Centre in Durban on Sunday, Peter said the party, which came in sixth place nationally with 330,376 votes (2.06%), had expected a better…

Here's how much each vote cost supporters of South Africa's major parties in 2024. With the final vote tally officially released last night, we thought it would be a good idea to put this in context with the amount of public funding each party received. The South African Electoral Commission (IEC) makes this information widely available on their website. So which parties provided the best return on investment for supporters of South Africa's major parties? And which parties largely fell short of expectations? How much will each vote cost in 2024? African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks after…

Police are preparing to secure key areas in KwaZulu-Natal after the South African Electoral Commission announced the results of the 2024 general election over the weekend. Former president Jacob Zuma, leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe party, made the request to the Electoral Commission. Saturday Do not publish the results.Two reliable crime sources in the state told News24 that police were deployed to areas believed to be high-crime zones from early Sunday evening.Track the latest results on our election map.Police are preparing for possible unrest in KwaZulu-Natal, fearing a surge in violence similar to that which erupted in the province in…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe African Transformation Movement (ATM) has criticised the South African Electoral Commission (IEC) for not postponing the announcement of the election results. Despite opposition from many political parties, the IEC announced the results of the national and state elections yesterday. ATM has filed 200 challenges in relation to last week's election. National spokesperson Zama Ntshona emphasised the importance of these objections, saying: “Even if one vote is miscounted and there are 24,000 voting wards, that equates to 24,000 votes. Let alone if 10 votes per ward are miscounted, that equates to 240,000 votes and could give the…

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses attendees at the IEC's National Results Operations Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, on Sunday. (Alfonso Nkunjana/News24) Investors are bracing for further market turmoil as ongoing coalition talks remain highly uncertain.There are also concerns that former president Jacob Zuma has alleged inconsistencies in the vote count and warned that his MKP party may demand a recount.An ANC-DA coalition would be best for marketsFor more financial news, News24 Business top page.Investors are bracing for further turmoil in South Africa's financial markets after last week's general election produced no clear winner and the outcome of ongoing coalition talks remains highly…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesAdvocacy group Protect Our Democracy says the South African Electoral Commission (IEC) can learn lessons from the 2024 national elections. Despite some administrative problems, the group found no significant instances of disruption, intimidation or violence and determined the elections to be largely free and fair. “This overall decision is in line with other authoritative reports such as the Human Sciences Research Council's Election Satisfaction Survey. 'Protecting Our Democracy' calls on all political leaders to act within the constitution, accept the results of elections and put the people first,” spokesperson Moss Ntula said in a statement. The IEC…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesKwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomsa Dube-Ncube has called on political parties to prioritise the interests of residents when taking key decisions after the election. Speaking in Durban after the South African Electoral Commission (IEC) announced the results of the provincial elections, Dube-Ncube emphasised the need for cooperation. The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) won in KwaZulu-Natal but did not have a majority, followed by the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and the African National Congress (ANC). “Beyond the excitement of political activism, we need to put aside our political differences and work together to continue building our dream state. After Election…

President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks after the official announcement of the results of South Africa's general elections at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) National Results Operations Centre at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on June 2, 2024. (Photo: Michelle Spatali/AFP via Getty Images) The announcement of the final election results on Sunday night set off a 14-day constitutional countdown for Congress to convene to elect a new president and speaker of the House of Representatives. Article 86(1) provides that at its first meeting after the election, Parliament “shall elect from among its members a woman or a man as President.”…