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Reading Time: 2 MinutesFor the first time since 1994, residents of Eerstelst in Tshwane province, Gauteng, voted for different political parties. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has held a majority of votes in the region since 1994, but the Patriotic Alliance (PA) made a big advance, winning the majority of votes. Veronica Marian, PA, explains: “This is a welcome change, a good change. The people have finally realised that this cannot continue. 90% of the people voted for the PA. Finally the people have decided that enough is enough and for 35 years we have been held captive by the DA…

In a speech after the 2024 election results were announced Sunday night, the president Cyril Ramaphosa He said South Africans, through their vote, had clearly demonstrated that our democracy was strong, solid and enduring. Today's final announcement of the results of the 2024 national and provincial elections represents a victory for our democracy, our constitutional order and for all South Africans.We have once again successfully conducted free, fair and peaceful elections.The Independent Electoral Commission, despite many challenges, once again performed its duties with excellence, professionalism and integrity.Millions of South Africans voted in cities, towns, villages, farms and polling stations at…

Supporters of Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe party (MK) celebrate in KwaSimba on June 2, 2024 after winning about 46% of the vote in KwaZulu-Natal and about 15% nationwide. (Photo by Per Anders Pettersson/Getty Images) The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced on Sunday night that KwaZulu-Natal had the highest voter turnout in the country. More than 1.58 million voters (45.35%) cast their ballots for Jacob Zuma's newly founded MK party in the provincial election, giving the party more than double the support of the IFP, which received 631,503 votes (18.03%). The ANC came third with 595,421 votes (17%), followed by the…

Reading Time: 2 Minutes For the first time since 1994, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) will no longer have a majority in the National Assembly. It is expected to have 160 seats out of 400 after national and local elections in 2024, meaning the ANC stands to lose 70 of the 230 seats it won after the 2019 elections. This means that the ruling party must form a coalition with one or more parties to gain a majority in parliament. What are the possibilities? We estimate several scenarios based on the CSIR/SABC forecast model. What would happen if the…

The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster briefs the media on South Africa's post-election security situation. (Alex Mitchley/News24) The IEC is expected to announce the results of the election on Sunday evening. The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster said the NatJoint is ready to ensure a peaceful environment after the elections. The security group warned that any attempt to undermine the state's authority will not be tolerated.Ahead of the announcement of the 2024 election results on Sunday night, the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) warned that any attempt to undermine the authority of the state will not…

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested two parolees in connection with the murder of a 69-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week. Michele D'Otavio, EyeEm, Getty Images A man's body has been found in a sugarcane field at Waterfall Farm in KwaZulu-Natal. Two people were arrested in possession of the deceased's vehicle and belongings.Both men were on parole at the time of the murder. Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested two parolees in connection with the murder of a 69-year-old man who was reported missing earlier this week. His body was found dumped in a sugarcane field at Waterfall Farm.Police…

“They are willing to sell the last thing they have… They need to learn how to respect artists,” Zulu Boy said. Actor and musician Zuluboy Umukoka: Curse. In an interview CitizenZuluboy, whose real name is Mtsholisi Madjozi, said he was cast to play the role of Mlungisi on the show but was cast in a different role without any warning. “Initially I was approached to play the role of Mlungisi. But when they decided to change the role, I was not informed. Nothing was explained to me. There was no communication.” “They cast me in a different role without informing…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesWith the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) expected to announce the results of the general elections soon, Defence Minister Thandi Modise has appealed to political parties to respect the constitution. Minister Modise was speaking at a ministerial briefing for the Justice, Crime, Prevention and Security Cluster in Pretoria. Twenty-five political parties filed a complaint with the commission. Modise said political parties should respect the law. “We hope that our plea to all parties will reach all involved. Those who saw the incident and those who did not are equally affected, so we do not want to have discussions…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesIn Mpumalanga, voter turnout in the 2024 national and provincial elections fell by more than 7% compared to the 2019 national and provincial elections. According to the Electoral Commission (IEC), data from Mpumalanga province showed that about 58 percent of the more than 223,000 people on the province's voter roll turned out to vote. State Electoral Officer Gugu Langa says a number of incidents during this year's election took place in the Bushbuckridge area. “I now call on the Bushbuckridge team, who are IEC celebrities, because there are incidents in Bushbuckridge every election. In 2021, we escorted…

Wardrobe Malfunction: Actress Sophie Ndaba recently sustained an injury while trying on a new dress at home. Actress Sophie Ndaba on Sunday detailed her stay in hospital and expressed gratitude for the gift of life. former generation The star acknowledged the support he received from medical professionals, thanking the doctors, physiotherapists and nurses who cared for him during his time in hospital. Ndaba revealed that she had slipped and broken her ankle while trying on a dress at home. “I had a great day playing golf with my daughters and when I got home and tried on a dress I…