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Two members of the ANC provincial executive committee in the Eastern Cape said President Cyril Ramaphosa remains adamant that forming a coalition government with the opposition is a “realistic” option. (Photo: Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images) President Cyril Ramaphosa has no plans to step down as leader of the ANC despite the historic loss of the electoral majority he has held for three decades. Mail & Guardian I learned. While President Ramaphosa is bitterly disappointed that the ANC received just over 40% of the vote, sources close to him say the president believes “a lot is at stake” and that…

Former ANC chairperson and current leader of the Umkhonto we'Sizwe party, Jacob Zuma, attends the National Election Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Gallagher Estate, Midrand on June 1, 2024. (Sharon Seletho/Gyaro Images) Former President Jacob Zuma has also joined calls for the announcement of the election results to be delayed.President Zuma told reporters at a press conference on Saturday night that making the announcement on Sunday would amount to a “provocation”.Several other political parties are also challenging the IEC.Former president Jacob Zuma has argued that the official results of the 2024 general election should not be announced on Sunday. President…

M.T. is said to be influenced by Nyaope. Emtee started trending on social media due to his speaking style after his interview on Mac G's Podcast and Chill. The South African rapper, whose real name is Mthembeni Ndevu, has been accused on multiple occasions of being a drug addict. A few months ago, Emtee revealed that apart from smoking marijuana, he doesn't drink alcohol. A video clip recently released on social media that has gone viral has worried South Africans, with some concerned people calling for experts to help stop the rapper from taking nyaope. To prove to the public…

It was a landmark day in South Africa. Elections on Saturday showed the African National Congress (ANC), the party that ended apartheid and brought hope for a vibrant democracy, was eliminated after 30 years in power.With South Africa assuming a growing role on the international stage, including suing Israel over Gaza and taking over as chair of the G20 later this year, the ANC will have to form a coalition to govern South Africa for the first time.This historic shift has left the future of a representative voice in the developing world in jeopardy after the ANC lost its…

It was a landmark day in South Africa. Elections on Saturday showed the African National Congress (ANC), the party that ended apartheid and brought hope for a vibrant democracy, was eliminated after 30 years in power.With South Africa assuming a growing role on the international stage, including suing Israel over Gaza and taking over as chair of the G20 later this year, the ANC will have to form a coalition to govern South Africa for the first time.This historic shift has left the future of a representative voice in the developing world in jeopardy after the ANC lost its domestic…

Mrs. Du encourages others to treat their staff with the same care they give to their own. Lady Doe is making some big moves in the entrepreneurial arena as she reveals her vision for this year's beauty business. The South African vocalist will officially enter the beauty industry in 2023 and continue to grow by opening a salon. A few weeks ago, she revealed that she was launching a second franchise, and shared an update about it on Instagram this weekend. Mrs Du said the company aims to employ 100 people by the end of this year. “My goal this…

Jacob Zuma warned the IEC not to “rush” the party, saying doing so would “provoke” the “anger” of MK supporters. (Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/Mail & Guardian) The results of national and provincial elections are on the brink, with the Umkhonto we'Sizwe Party (MKP) and 25 other parties calling on the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to delay the announcement of the results to address claims of voter fraud. Appearing dramatically at the Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Johannesburg just before the Electoral Commission was due to brief the media, MKP leader Jacob Zuma issued a challenge to the Electoral Commission,…

Reading Time: 3 MinutesThe Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says 100% of the national election results have been collected and announced, but 579 challenges have been filed. The appeal was filed before the results were finalized. Political parties had until 6 pm to file their appeals. IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepiya was addressing reporters at the National Results Centre in Midrand, Gauteng, on Saturday evening. Moepya said the 579 objections may go up a bit as there may be other objections that need to be addressed. He said six general themes were raised in the objections filed. “In some cases, the results…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party says it wants a commission to be set up to investigate alleged discrepancies in the collection of electoral results from this year's general elections. The party claims the election was rigged. Parliamentary Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela spoke to media at the National Election Results Centre in Midrand on Saturday evening. “We want to get to the truth of what happened and we will work to get to the truth of what happened. We will end it with members of parliament. We will end it with President Zuma,” he said at an impromptu…

detail Written by language Publication date: June 1, 2024 Hits: 182 South Africa's Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) reported that 99% of the votes cast in the May 29 general election had been counted. The results reaffirmed that the African National Congress (ANC) remains the country's dominant political party. Pretoria – In fact, the IEC has revealed that the ANC is leading with 40.3% and this figure is unlikely to change significantly. Therefore, as the crucial 50% has not been reached, the political situation in the country is now focused on what government coalition the ANC will form and gain an…