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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…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Free State province say they believe the IEC tampered with the results to influence the percentage of votes they could have won. The party increased its support from 12.58% in 2019 to 13.48% in 2024 but claims they have evidence the results were tampered with. The EFF maintained its third place position behind the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). Free State EFF chairperson Mapeule Liphoko said the party had challenged the IEC. “But we are surprised by the actions of the IEC. We believe they have…

(Pinkomelet/Getty Images) President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law an amended bill establishing a two-pot system that will allow retirement fund members to access a portion of their savings.”While we continue to grow our economy to create more opportunities for all South Africans and reduce the economic vulnerabilities affecting many individuals and households, the new retirement scheme will provide protection and dignity to those who need it most to overcome financial stress,” President Ramaphosa said in a statement on Saturday. The presidency said the scheme, set out in the Revenue Code Amendment Bill approved by President Ramaphosa, is aimed at…

Several political parties have filed complaints with the South African Electoral Commission alleging irregularities in the vote counting process. (Gallo Images/Sydney Seshibedi) Several political parties have filed complaints with the South African Electoral Commission about alleged irregularities in the vote counting process.Each party claims some of their votes were not counted correctly.They are calling for a recount, which is expected to reach 98.77% by midday Saturday.Several political parties have filed a challenge with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), arguing that the results displayed in Results Centres (ROCs) across the country do not reflect how South Africans voted in…

EFF leader Julius Malema pictureEconomic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has denied that the open borders policy was responsible for his party's drop in support in the May 29 general election, blaming the rise of Jacob Zuma's Mkhonto weSizwe (MK) party for the main cause. Speaking at a press conference at the National Election Results Centre on Saturday, Malema said MK's strong performance in KwaZulu-Natal proved to the EFF that the vote figures it had received so far in the province were not a true reflection of the support the party enjoyed. Instead, the EFF leader said the previous votes…

“If the commission finds significant issues throughout the results process, it will order appropriate remedial measures, which may require a specific recount in some cases,” said IEC chief electoral officer Si Mamabolo. (Photo: Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The South African Electoral Commission (IEC) said any concerns or objections raised about the electoral procedures would be considered and a recount would be conducted if necessary. The IEC held a press conference on Saturday afternoon following objections from some political parties, some of which said they would reject the election results unless a recount was held. of Mail & Guardian It…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Limpopo provincial electoral commission has finished counting the results of the province's election, in which more than 1.4 million voters took part this year. The African National Congress (ANC) received 73.4% support, down two percentage points from 2019. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) came in second with 14.1%, a slight decrease of 0.4% compared to 2019. The Democratic Alliance (DA) gained 5.9% of the vote, a slight increase of 0.4%, followed by the Freedom Front Plus with 1% and the Umkhonto we'Sizwe (MK) Party with 0.8%. 2024 Election | ANC tours Limpopo: Expression of concern Independent…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe IEC has said it will order a recount of votes in certain areas if there is evidence that this is necessary. IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepiya told media at the ROC that the committee would address any concerns raised by contestants through the appeals process, which has been extended until 6pm tonight. A number of political parties are in dissent, including the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Rise Mzansi, the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) and the African Congress for Transformation (ACT). Such extensions are permitted under the Electoral Act upon application for…

KZN ANC secretary-general Bheki Mtlo with provincial spokesperson Mafika Mndebele. Photo provided After days of silence ahead of the crushing election defeat for their Umkhonto we Sizwe party, the ANC leadership in KwaZulu-Natal has finally broken its silence and taken the election results as a “message” from voters. The party has ruled the province with an overwhelming majority for the past two decades but after Wednesday's vote its share of the KwaZulu-Natal vote fell to 17 percent, compared with MK's 45.9 percent. The party had monopolized 44 of the 80 seats in the state assembly but its grip has now…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesEconomic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said his party will be in talks with various parties about a possible coalition government. He spoke to media at the RESULTS Operations Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, early today. Malema also congratulated his Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party on its victories in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalan provinces. “The 2024 elections were not easy because the efforts and resources expended in KwaZulu-Natal, parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga were undermined by the commendable and decisive rise of the MK Party, which outperformed the EFF in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga. Nevertheless, we congratulate and commend the…