Tagged: ANC

Asari Ndem

ANC’s victory is a double-edged sword. Here’s how

The African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa, has been returned to power as the final results from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) show. However, this was the ANC’s worst result to date. According to data released by the IEC, the ANC secured 58% of the vote, ahead of the Democratic Alliance (DA) on 21%. […]
Asari Ndem

South Africa: Some issues the ANC has to contend with

As voters head to the poll, the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa watches with bated breath as its future at the helm of affairs in the country is decided. Unlike many countries, the people of South Africa do not vote for leaders on election day, they vote for parties, and the ANC has […]
Conrad Omodiagbe

South African Opposition Party Launches Election Manifesto

As South Africa prepares for its general election in May, the country’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has kicked off its campaign with the launch of a manifesto targeted at ending corruption and providing more employment opportunities. The DA party, which controls municipalities in the country’s capital of Pretoria and main business hub, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe

South Africa’s ANC guns for its Sixth Consecutive Win Ahead of May Elections.

With just 4 months to the May 2019 polls in South Africa, the country’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), seems to be back in the good graces of the South African people. According to recent polls, the party has now increased its chances of winning its sixth consecutive national elections, after ex-President Jacob […]
Asari Ndem

Ramaphosa shuffles cabinet ahead of next year’s elections

President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a limited cabinet reshuffle, in an attempt to make his cabinet leaner and improve the ANC’s popularity ahead of next year’s elections. The Vanguard reports: “In the most significant of three appointments, Siyabonga Cwele, 60, was moved from the telecommunications ministry to replace former home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba. Gigaba — […]
Asari Ndem

South Africa Eyes May 2019 for National Elections

The year 2019 is shaping up to be quite a year in elections following the South African Independent Electoral Commission’s timeline release for the country’s national elections, suggesting it will be held in May next year. In this poll, relevant voters will decide whether or not the incumbent president, Cyril Ramaphosa, will remain in power. […]