South Africa: ANC Urges Supporters to Observe Electoral Code of Conduct

News24Wire, 2 August 2016

The ANC ended its long election campaign with a message to supporters on Monday to observe the electoral code of conduct and to go out and vote. Read more »
South Africa: LGE 2016 - Meeting Mbeki - EFF Steals the Monday Media Cycle

Daily Maverick, 1 August 2016

The first votes have been cast as the local government elections are getting under way. Political parties on Monday used the opportunity for some last-minute campaigning. The EFF… Read more »
South Africa: Political Party Rally Showdown and What They Say to Voters

Daily Maverick, 1 August 2016

Election fever reached its crescendo this weekend with South Africa's three biggest political parties rounding off their campaigns in massive shows of force. Read more »
South Africa: Frustrated Voters Set to Shake Up Politics

DW, 1 August 2016

With local elections taking place accross the country on Wednesday, campaigning has been intense - both on the streets and online. For the ruling African National Congress party… Read more »

ANC supporters at a campaign rally ahead of the 2016 Local Government Elections.

South Africa: This Is the Problem With South Africa's Politics

The Daily Vox, 1 August 2016

Aubrey Matshiqi is a rockstar columnist, political analyst and researcher. He's written a fantastic paper ahead of this year's elections, on the false dichotomy between rationality… Read more »
South Africa: This Is Why Young People Won't Be Turning Up At the Polls

The Daily Vox, 1 August 2016

With the 2016 local elections just days away, all eyes are on young people. Just how will they vote? The Institute for Security Studies has done some research which shows that… Read more »
South Africa: LGE 2016 - Parks Tau, the Mayor Who Grew Into His Role

Daily Maverick, 1 August 2016

Somehow, Parks Tau has become a boss of elections for the ANC in Joburg. GREG NICOLSON speaks to the introvert who become an extrovert at just the right time. Read more »

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31 July 2016

ANC Has Held its Siyanqoba Rally at Ellis Park in Johannesburg

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Local government elections are about advancing people's power. And with that message ANC president Jacob Zuma closed the party's election ... see more »

South Africa: LGE 2016 - After a Bitter Campaign, Nelson Mandela Bay Might Just Make Electoral History

Daily Maverick, 1 August 2016

The local government election contest has been nowhere as bruising as in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, where it showcased a heady confluence of local and national political dynamics.… Read more »
South Africa: LGE 2016 - ANC Rallies the Faithful

Daily Maverick, 1 August 2016

When it comes to running campaigns in democratic South Africa, no one has as much experience and as many resources as the current crop of ANC leaders. As a result, the razzmatazz,… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Report On Election Readiness

SAnews.gov.za, 31 July 2016

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) will on Monday brief media in Vuwani, Limpopo, on the state of readiness by the South African security… Read more »
South Africa: LGE 2016 - Scrum Over Mandela's Legacy Exposes Hollow Heart of SA Politics

Daily Maverick, 27 July 2016

Two-and-a-half years after his passing, who would've thought that Nelson Mandela would be featuring in this year's local government elections? Instead of big issues that should be… Read more »

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Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane at a Democratic Alliance local government campaign rally.

South Africa: LGE 2016 - in Protea South Church, Maimane Puts On a Show Under Flickering Lights

Daily Maverick, 27 July 2016

On Tuesday evening, the official opposition Democratic Alliance supporters put on an impressive show to welcome the DA leadership to Soweto. However, as fate would have it, the DA… Read more »

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31 July 2016

Social Media on Local Government Election 2016

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South Africans share their perspectives of the state of the political parties participating in the local government elections over social media. see more »

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Economic Freedom Fighters 2016 Local Government Elections campaign rally at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

South Africa: ANC's Xolani Sotashe - 'The Aim Is to Regain Control of Cape Town'

Daily Maverick, 29 July 2016

Days before the local government elections, ANC Cape Town mayor candidate Xolani Sotashe said he's "very pleased" with responses from residents across the city to the ANC campaign.… Read more »
South Africa: EFF-Ing in Polokwane - Malema Comes Home

Daily Maverick, 1 August 2016

The Commander-in-Chief ends the Economic Freedom Fighters' campaign within spitting distance of Seshego, the place of his birth. This is hardcore African National Congress… Read more »

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31 July 2016

EFF's Final Tshela Thupa Rally 2016

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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) wrapped up its election campaign at a packed Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane in Limpopo with a call on its ... see more »

South Africa: ANC Urges Employers to Make Arrangements to Enable Workers to Vote on August 3rd Election

ANC, 1 August 2016

The African National Congress (ANC) views voting as an act of active patriotism where the people of South Africa exercise their hard won right to choose a government of their… Read more »
South Africa: IFP Rally In Nkandla Ahead Of The 2016 Local Government Elections

IFP, 30 July 2016

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South Africa: Ke Nako! It Is Time to Bring About the Change SA Needs to Move Forward Again

DA, 28 July 2016

These are the remarks that were made by the DA National Spokesperson, Phumzile Van Damme MP, during a press conference in the run-up to the DA's Phetogo Rally in Johannesburg… Read more »
South Africa: IFPYB - Counter Violence With Peace - Funeral Service Of Killed IFP Volunteer

IFP, 27 July 2016

The Inkatha Freedom Party Youth Brigade has called for peace, tolerance and restraint during the campaign period and beyond. Read more »
South Africa: IFP To Conclude 2016 LGE Campaign With Rallies In Nkandla And Ulundi

IFP, 26 July 2016

The IFP will wrap up its 2016 Local Government Election Campaign with two rallies this weekend. Read more »
South Africa: IFP President To Visit Hlabisa And Mkhunya Ahead Of Elections

IFP, 27 July 2016

With just a week to go before the local government elections on 3 August, the IFP President will take his party's election campaign to Hlabisa and the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal… Read more »
South Africa: IFP Invades Folweni Tomorrow

IFP, 27 July 2016

Following the warm reception it received last week, the IFP will again take its campaign to Folweni township tomorrow, in an effort to convince undecided voters. The IFP campaign… Read more »

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South African Parties Facing Turbulence Ahead of Elections?

South Africa has entered the most critical phase of the 2016 local government elections, writes the Daily Maverick. Read more »
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South African Parties Vie for Voters in Rally Showdown

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