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DI party to “empower the impoverished”

While numerous parties fight to be recognised amongst the throngs of their opposition, one party is saying that it is here to work for the people and not for glamour. The Democratic Independent party (DI), which was launched in early 2016, is directed toward empowering the poor and says that[…]

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IEC WCape prepared for possible protests

While political parties are gearing up to the Local Municipal Elections, the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) election preparations are in full swing. With voters taking to the polls on August 3, 2016, recent protests in Tshwane have increased concern that the IEC electoral process will be disrupted. Speaking to VOC,[…]

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Action not promises, says Patriotic Alliance

As the vibrant colours of political parties begin to line our streets, one party is saying that it wants to be known for its action and not for making empty promises. The Patriotic Alliance (PA), which originated in 2013 with the collaboration of Gayton Mckenzie and Kenny Kunene, today speaks[…]

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Cape Muslim Congress focussed on Muslim issues

As Muslims within the Cape continue to voice concerns about marginalization, one party vows to speak exclusively to the needs of the Muslim community. The Cape Muslim Congress (CMC), which was established in 2006 and holds one seat in the City of Cape Town, says that if it win more[…]

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Study shows majority of youth will vote

A recent survey by global market research company Ipsos shows that 71% of South Africa’s youth intend to vote in the upcoming elections. With just seven weeks before the local government elections, Ipsos on Wednesday revealed it conducted 3 786 face-to-face interviews with randomly chosen respondents, representative of South Africans[…]

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ConCourt to rule on IEC voter address

The Constitutional Court is expected to announce its ruling on the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) voter address matter on Tuesday. The IEC filed an application with the Constitutional Court in April, asking it to set aside an Electoral Court ruling which it said could see millions of people[…]

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New political party to ‘bring back the happiness’

While South Africans prepare to take to the polls in the upcoming Local Municipal Elections, many new political parties have come forward challenging the current political status quo. One such party is Al-Shura, which was established two months ago by a group of Cape Town residents. The party’s leaders have[…]

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We will even contest Zuma’s ward – EFF

The EFF says it is ready for the local government elections and that they will be contesting every ward in the country, including the home of President Jacob Zuma in Nkandla. “We have candidates that are close to 10 000. We are contesting even Jacob Zuma’s ward, we have a candidate there. Helen Zille’s[…]

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