The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it will announce its decision on the objections it has received which will affect some candidates on political party lists. The IEC has received more than 66 objections which could affect nine political parties contesting the General Elections. Last Tuesday was the cut-off date for objections and the commission has[…]
By Anees Teladia The African National Congress Youth League of the Western Cape (ANCYL) has urged the University of Cape Town (UCT) to recuse a council member from decision making processes in the academic boycott against Israel. The ANCYL said it’s aware that Michael Cardo, who is also a Democratic[…]
This year’s special vote at home will be conducted between 09H00 and 17H00 on Monday, 6 May 2019 and 7 May 2019. The Electoral Commission has opened its doors and online portal to voters who want to cast special votes in the upcoming national elections on 8 May 2019. “The[…]
By Anees Teladia Modern technology has many benefits in today’s world, of which is the ease of the spreading of news and information through social media, instant messaging and digital platforms. This ease of access to information and content creation, however, does pose a significant challenge to users who wish[…]
Longtime president says he quit to let citizens ‘take Algeria to the better future they aspire to’. Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has resigned with immediate effect, according to state media, ceding power in the face of massive street protests against his 20-year rule. The ailing, 82-year-old leader announced he was stepping down in a[…]
“Unprovoked fire” coming from India’s side of the division line in Kashmir killed three Pakistani troops and injured one, the army has said, adding their forces have “responded effectively,” inflicting casualties to Indian forces. Indian forces targeted Pakistani positions near the border town of Rakhchakri in Kashmir, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR),[…]
By Anees Teladia “My big concern is that the DA is politic-ing now [with Bo-Kaap] because it’s election time. They are misleading the people of Bo-Kaap and creating expectations around what this Heritage Protection Overlay Zone will do.” These were the views of GOOD Party secretary general, Brett Herron, as[…]
Anwar Gargash says he expects more contact between Arab countries and Israel via bilateral deals and political visits. A senior official in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said Arab states made a “very wrong decision” in the past when they had decided to not have formal relations or contact with[…]
If you are worried that you might confuse colours and logos when putting your mark on the ballot paper on May 8, don’t worry – the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) has explained how it has separated parties that look too similar. On Tuesday, the commission revealed what the ballot paper for[…]
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is hopeful that Moody’s will consider improvements underway and the impact these will have in the medium term, when the rating agency makes its decision on South Africa’s credit rating. The minister was speaking on government’s role in SA’s economic recovery, at an event[…]
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