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2021 elections

The crisis of our times cannot be resolved simply by electing new ANC leaders – we need a new alignment of forces

South Africa

The crisis of our times cannot be resolved simply by electing new ANC leaders – we need a new alignment of forces

By Raymond Suttner

Let the hustle begin: Many of South Africa's metros are hung and unstable – how will it work?

South Africa

Let the hustle begin: Many of South Africa's metros are hung and unstable – how will it work?

By Rebecca Davis and Wayne Sussman

Ethics? Journalist Edwin Ntshidi appointed councillor after reporting on elections

South Africa

Ethics? Journalist Edwin Ntshidi appointed councillor after reporting on elections

By Greg Nicolson

New broom: Geordin Hill-Lewis announces new mayoral committee with a mix of fresh and familiar faces

South Africa

New broom: Geordin Hill-Lewis announces new mayoral committee with a mix of fresh and familiar faces

By Suné Payne

Cartoon Thursday with Rico

ZAPIRO

Cartoon Thursday with Rico

By Rico

The ANC’s mid-term reckoning

South Africa

The ANC’s mid-term reckoning

By Wayne Sussman

The DA: Better or worse than expected?

South Africa

The DA: Better or worse than expected?

By Wayne Sussman

LGE21: When the rats and mice become the big dogs in town

South Africa

LGE21: When the rats and mice become the big dogs in town

By Shaun de Waal

Road to 2024: EFF makes a splash in local poll, but no red wave

South Africa

Road to 2024: EFF makes a splash in local poll, but no red wave

By Wayne Sussman

Thirsty EC villagers desert ANC for fresh independent candidate Bhekizenzo Gigi

South Africa

Thirsty EC villagers desert ANC for fresh independent candidate Bhekizenzo Gigi

By Mkhuseli Sizani for GroundUp

Protecting voters’ interests: What is needed to keep coalitions in check

South Africa

Protecting voters’ interests: What is needed to keep coalitions in check

By Pierre de Vos

Crisis of the democratic order: It will take time for parties to negotiate a minefield of decisions if South Africa is to be repaired

South Africa

Crisis of the democratic order: It will take time for parties to negotiate a minefield of decisions if South Africa is to be repaired

By Raymond Suttner