Tagged: south africa
Conrad Omodiagbe
South Africa to Consider New Bill Allowing Independent Candidates Run for Office
A bill set to change South Africa’s electoral process has been announced by Mosiuoa Lekota, the president of the Congress of the People (COPE), in a Government Gazette. Last month, Lekota declared his intention to push a Private Member’s Bill to parliament. The bill will allow for people who are not affiliated with any political […]
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. […]
Staff Writer
Young Gladiators: Taking The Battle To The Court Of The Old Guard
A new wave is spreading across Africa. Young politicians and activists are challenging ageing leaders across Africa, reflecting seismic shifts on the continent that are poised to transform governance and change the lives of hundreds of millions of people. The new generation of politicians are in their mid 30s and can barely remember the cold […]