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South Africa’s seventh general election since democracy in 1994, set for 29 May 2024, takes place under circumstances different from any other election in the history of the nation. Some view the hotly contested national and provincial elections as a watershed moment for the country. We asked political scientist Dirk…

Opposition leader John Steenhuisen is working to prevent a 'doomsday coalition' in South Africa's elections, emphasizing the need for a strong opposition a...

South Africa's upcoming election poses a challenge to the ANC's rule, with key issues like unemployment and corruption in focus. Voters seek change and a b...

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After 30 years of dominance, the ANC faces its toughest election yet, needing 50 percent to maintain its majority.

Early voting began in South Africa's general election Monday, as those who must work on polling day or who have special needs were given a chance to cast their ballots in a poll that could see the end of the political dominance of the African National Congress (ANC), 30 years…

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Despite mass student protests and calls from leaders, universities are dragging their feet over divestment from Israel.

With a third of the population unemployed, poverty has dramatically increased in South Africa in the past five years, and millions depend on grants. As South Africans head to the polls on 29 May, both the ruling party and its challengers are promising to introduce a universal basic income –…

The hopes raised by the ANC coming to power in 1994 have, 30 years on, been dashed for millions still without a decent roof over their heads