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Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe African National Congress (ANC) led the nation with just over 29% of the national vote, or just over 1.5 million votes. The Democratic Alliance (DA) came second with nearly 900,000 votes, followed by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) with 325,000 votes. Former president Jacob Zuma's MK party came a close fourth, receiving 309,000 votes. SABC's Prabasini Moodley reported from the Election Results Centre in Midrand that 6,868 of the country's 23,293 constituencies have now finished counting votes, meaning more than 3.8 million votes have been counted. prediction The CSIR 2024 Compensatory Vote Prediction Model indicates the…

Jr. Kanye talks about upcoming reality show Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana player, Junior Kanye, will star in his own reality TV show. Game fixes. Junior is excited and grateful for the show, which will air in July. Mzansi Wethu. Speaking about the programme, the football commentator told TshishaLIVE: “I thank God and my ancestors because when I was approached by Mzansi Wethu, they saw it as an opportunity for me to educate the masses, children, people who have made mistakes in life.” “I'm humbled and excited. They could have approached Lucas Radebe or Benny McCarthy. They have achieved…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesSome people who were unable to vote in the special votes on Monday and Tuesday are frustrated that they were unable to exercise their right. Several people who applied for home visits in Vhembe district, Limpopo, claim that IEC officials did not fulfil their mandate to visit their homes. In Limpopo province, more than 96,000 people applied for home visits ahead of this year's special vote, with the majority of applicants from Vhembe district. The IEC in Limpopo said some people who had applied for home visits were not at home when officials visited. “It's not acceptable.…

Crystal Tlali went from lead singer of the Soweto Gospel Choir to alcoholic Crystal Tlali's recent condition has caused a stir on social media after a video went viral showing her looking emaciated and disheveled. The former lead singer of the Soweto Gospel Choir is known for his mesmerizing and soul-stirring performances of the song. Next time we look forward to. After losing her job in Gauteng, Crystal reportedly returned to her home in QwaQwa in the Free State but developed an addiction to alcohol which is affecting her. The singer's mother, Manini Tlali (57), told Jimoja in an interview…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesChairman of the Electoral Commission (IEC), Mosotho Moyepiya, said objections raised at polling stations on election day were addressed by Electoral Commission officials. Briefing the media on Thursday, the IEC said it was currently processing the objections which could not be resolved by the chairpersons and were escalated to the committee. IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepiya said the IEC had received objections but they were few in number. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/Yj0ci58Xh8 — Natasha Nokutula Phiri (@NatashaN_Phiri) May 30, 2024 The IEC says it will not move to defend criticism levelled at the organisation, the day after South Africans voted…

The IEC acknowledged that challenges in its systems had adversely affected the vote in KwaZulu-Natal. Political parties and independent candidates can file objections under Article 55 up until 9 pm on Friday.The state's chief elections official said preliminary results could be known as soon as Sunday.The South African Electoral Commission (IEC) in KwaZulu-Natal has said political parties and independent candidates have until 9pm on Friday to lodge objections under section 55 over incidents that may have a significant impact on the election outcome. “These are objections that we could have made and which could have a significant impact on the…

Hundreds of Eurostar passengers are stranded at Paris' Gare du Nord station due to a technical problem.Eurostar said in a statement it was experiencing problems with UK Border Force electronic gates, causing delays to its services.The company said it “truly apologises for any inconvenience caused” and advised customers to postpone their travel to London if possible.Hundreds of people were waiting at the Paris train station on Thursday afternoon, many of them families with young children on their mid-term break.E-Gates are self-service gates that automatically scan travellers' passports. Passengers travelling on the Eurostar to London go through both French and British…

Former Soweto Gospel Choir member Lehakoe Tladi has broken her silence and is pleading for help to improve her life. This comes after a video showing her appearing intoxicated and distressed went viral on TikTok earlier this week. In another video posted to TikTok on Wednesday, Turadi shared his story in hopes of receiving help. She said after glamorous years with the Soweto Gospel Choir and her own shows in Germany, she lost her job and returned to her home in QwaQwa in the Free State. “I've been at home for years now. What I need is help to find…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesFollowing a general election day in which millions of South Africans queued for hours at 23,292 polling stations across the country, the election has moved into its next crucial phase. Millions of South Africans turned out to vote at polling stations across the country on Wednesday, where voters were met with long queues and technical glitches with ballot control equipment. IEC State Elections Officer Michael Hendricks said a late surge in voting, especially in the capital region, also complicated things. “The last polling station was in a Cape Town metro station. Voting finished at around 1pm. We…

Experience the vibrant spirit of our democracy with a series of photographs capturing voters in Johannesburg during the 2024 elections. These images showcase the diverse faces and voices of South Africans exercising their right to vote, reflecting their hope, determination and civic pride. From bustling polling stations to candid moments of anticipation and celebration, these images offer a glimpse into the heart of our democratic process. All images are by Mail & Guardian photojournalist Delwyn Velassamy and were taken on 29 May 2024. Attention was focused in Johannesburg and surrounding areas as a diverse electorate took part in the 2024…