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Rivalry: The recent restoration of Kano's Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to the throne has sparked a power struggle among Nigeria's chiefs. Photo: Aminu Abubakar/AFP noTensions are running high in northern Nigeria's largest city, Kano, as two rival royal families fight for a powerful throne that is key to controlling one of the country's most important political territories. The royal battle, described by local media as a Nigerian version of Game of Thrones, highlights how traditional institutions are increasingly becoming instruments of political power in Africa's most populous country. Emirs from the mostly Muslim north, along with kings, monarchs and other…

UK house prices are rising again after rising 0.4 percent in May as rising wages and falling inflation boosted buyer confidence, according to Nationwide.The average house price reached £264,249 this month, up from £261,962 in April, according to the housing association.UK mortgage rates are relatively high because the Bank of England is not expected to cut rates as sharply as it initially expected earlier this year.May's increase reversed a 0.4% decline the previous month. “We're actually a bit surprised at how resilient the market has been, given the significant pressure from house price inflation,” said Andrew Harvey, senior economist at…

IEC general manager Granville Abrahams briefed the media at the National Results Operations Centre on Thursday evening. (Jean Gerber/News24) The IEC lost the ballot box in KwaZulu-Natal. Results are known in just over 55% of precincts, putting voter turnout at 58.69%, but this is expected to rise as results from metropolitan areas are in. Everything you need to know about the 2024 general election on News24 Election Hub.The South African Electoral Commission (IEC) is continuing its operations during the election period despite one of the approximately 100,000 ballot boxes going missing.IEC general manager Granville Abrahams told a press conference on…

J. Molly attempts suicide South African rapper J Molly (real name Jesse Mollett) announced his own death on social media after a years-long battle with depression. The star returned to social media a few months ago after a lengthy hiatus, opening up about his addictions and issues, but revealed he's had a change of heart. On Thursday night, J. Morey posted a suicidal note and other messages on Twitter. “I will die within 30 minutes. It's over. No one knows where I am and no one can save me. But no one cares. Bye everyone,” he wrote. The tweet sparked…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Electoral Tribunal will next Monday hear Jabulani Khumalo's urgent application against the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Khumalo, founder of the Umkhonto weSizwe party (MK), was expelled earlier this year. Khumalo is asking the court to set aside the IEC's decision to remove him as MK leader and appoint former president Jacob Zuma as leader in his place, claiming it is invalid and unlawful. The legal battle comes as MK has made impressive gains in KwaZulu-Natal by-election results, giving it a provincial lead with 45% of the vote with 36% of constituencies voted in. The…

Women cast their vote at Igugu Primary School in Johannesburg's south on Wednesday. (Fani Mafuntsi/Garo) History is being made as the ANC will lose its majority in Gauteng for the first time since 1994 (when it was still called Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging). FOLLOW LIVE | 2024 Election: Projections show ANC set to lose majorityOf the nearly one million votes counted by late Thursday night, the ANC came out on top in the country's wealthiest province with 32.8% of the vote, followed by the DA with 30.8%. In 2019, the ANC narrowly won with 50.19% of the vote, followed by the DA with…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Pan African Congress (PAC) blames a lack of funds for its poor performance in the 2024 elections. Despite receiving almost 50% of the votes, the PAC is yet to secure a single seat in parliament. But Vice President Victor Serakalala said he expected the party to win three times as many seats as it won in the 2019 election. “So far, we have achieved the numbers we set. In some areas we have actually doubled, but we still have the right perspective in terms of our imagination when it comes to our projections. We have not…

Jacob Zuma's MK party is leading in KwaZulu-Natal. (Tebogo Letsie/City Press/Galo Images) Political parties in KwaZulu-Natal expressed differing views after election results began to trickle in on Thursday.Senior ANC leaders were absent as it became clear that the party was lagging behind former president Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto we Sizwe party in the province. Track the latest results on our election map.Find out everything you need to know about the 2024 general election in News24's election hub.On the first day of vote counting on Thursday, there was visibly disappointment on faces at the South African Electoral Commission's (IEC) Results Operations Centre…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Democratic Alliance (DA) reiterated its commitment to a multi-party charter. this is, African National Congress (ANC) We would like to cooperate with the DA if the ruling party's approval rating falls below 50%. Early results show the DA and Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) parties showing strong support. Australian National Congress It will lose the majority in parliament it has held for nearly three decades. talk SABC News Election Commission Results Operations Center Midland A spokesman for the DA last night said: Sorry Malatsi, He said no discussions had taken place with Australian National Congress Regarding the…

The DA is expected to maintain control of the Western Cape, although its majority may be slightly reduced.The Patriotic Union (PA) is seeing a surge in support.Track the latest results on our election map.Find out everything you need to know about the 2024 general election in News24's election hub.”We didn't chase every barking dog.”The party says that was the secret to the DA Western Cape's success in this general election. Tertius Symers, a local leader This is because some political parties are trying to take away the support of his party.The Patriotic Alliance (PA), Rise Mzansi and the local Cape…