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South African troops were deployed to ensure Wednesday's elections ran smoothly. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved the deployment of 2,828 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops to ensure peaceful elections. President Ramaphosa informed Parliament that the deployment would cost taxpayers R59,451,704.Everything you need to know about the 2024 general election on News24 Election Hub.President Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed 2,828 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to provide security as South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday.Presidency spokesman Vincent Mugwenya said in a statement on Tuesday night that President Ramaphosa had informed Parliament…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Parliament that more than 2,800 soldiers will be deployed during the election period in collaboration with police. South Africans go to the polls in the general election on Wednesday. Polls open at 7am and close at 9pm. Soldiers assist police in preventing and combating crime and maintaining law and order. A warning against protests Police Minister Bheki Cele has warned South Africans not to hold protests that disrupt the delivery of public services as elections approach. Cele said police had identified several hotspots. “In other provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, Estonia and Mpumalanga, there…

Electoral Commissioner Si Mamabolo. Photo by OJ Koloti/Galo Images via Getty Images The South African Electoral Commission (IEC) has warned against coordinated efforts to undermine the outcome of Wednesday's general election. Electoral Commission chairman Si Mamabolo told reporters on Tuesday night that law enforcement had arrested two people and that police were investigating two cases of interference in electoral procedures. The first incident took place in Hendrina, Mpumalanga, when a representative of an unnamed political party chased the speaker as he was returning used ballot boxes to their storage area. Mamabolo said this was in violation of the rule that…

A bird's-eye view of Anglo American in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 28, 2020. (Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo) With less than a day to go until the deadline, advisers to BHP Group and Anglo American were still struggling to find a solution to save BHP's ambitious $49 billion takeover plan. BHP has until 5pm London time on Wednesday to respond to the offer after Anglo agreed to an extension of the deadline for discussions. Bloomberg reported last week that the two companies were close to agreeing on the value of the offer, and BHP Chief Executive Mike Henry flew to London…

(Nigel Jarred/Getty Images) On a quiet news day, Vukile Property Fund announced it could not agree terms on a deal that would have secured a sizable base in the UK, while Reinet saw an increase in its net worth. In international news, Toyota and mid-sized Japanese automakers Subaru and Mazda are each working on developing new engines to align with electrification.Vukile Property Fund, which owns shopping malls in Spain and South Africa, The company said on Tuesday it does not intend to make a formal takeover bid for British shopping centre owner Capital & Regional. In early May, the company…

16 hours agoSam Francis,Political reporterGetty ImagesThe Conservative Party has promised to increase tax-free pension benefits through the “triple lock plus” system if it wins the general election.Under the plan, personal allowances for pensioners would increase by at least 2.5% or in line with earnings or inflation, whichever is higher.Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the scheme “shows we are on pensioners' side” and the Conservatives claim it could save pensioners £275 by 2030.Labour said the Government's plans were “not credible”.At the moment, state pensions already rise according to average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is higher.This means state pensions rose by 8.5%…

Simza comes under attack for supporting ANC Simza, whose real name is Ashley Raphala, voiced her support for the ANC party on social media just hours before the general election. The musician has found himself at the centre of controversy after publicly voicing his support for the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of upcoming elections. The DJ posted the ANC logo on Twitter, captioning it with a heart emoji in the party's three colours. The post irritated a large number of Twitter users, who attacked and criticized him. “The real beneficiaries of ANC corruption “#VoetsekANC,” wrote a Twitter user. “Fortitude…

IFP KwaZulu-Natal Premier candidate Thami Ntuli. (Darren Stewart/Garo Images) The IFP says it is concerned about the safety of KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate Thami Ntuli.The party claims that his motorcade was ambushed and harassed twice by gunmen and police officers.Everything you need to know about the 2024 general election on News24 Election Hub.The IFP alleges that the motorcade of KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate Thami Ntuli was harassed by armed men and that police were allegedly taking sides.On Sunday, Ntuli's motorcade was reportedly blocked by a vehicle carrying armed men wearing balaclavas.The incident allegedly took place a month after Interpol complained that Mr…

Kabza de Small invests in agriculture South African music sensation Kabza de Small, hailed as the “King of Amapiano”, has been making headlines recently for a unique and impressive purchase. The acclaimed DJ and producer has purchased an Ankole cow worth more than R120 000, a decision that has enthralled fans and sparked interest in the rare and prestigious breed of cattle. Kabza de Small, whose real name is Kabelo Mosa, is best known as an influential artist in the amapiano genre, but his recent investment in Ankole cattle shows another side to the artist and highlights his appreciation for…

Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe Electoral Commission's chief electoral officer, Si Mamabolo, thanked South Africans for supporting and cooperating with electoral authorities, but expressed concern about irregularities that occurred ahead of the vote. South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday for what many are describing as the closest election in the democratic era. Polling stations will open at 7am tomorrow and close at 9pm. Mamabolo was speaking at the IEC's results processing centre in Midrand. He urged members of the public not to take photographs of their completed ballot papers. “The commission remains concerned about incidents of misconduct in the…