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2021 local elections

Small parties, big influence: What can be done about unstable coalition governments?

South Africa

Small parties, big influence: What can be done about unstable coalition governments?

By Pierre de Vos

Is the ANC doing as badly as the Ipsos poll suggests? Kinda. Sorta. Maybe

Business Maverick

Is the ANC doing as badly as the Ipsos poll suggests? Kinda. Sorta. Maybe

By Tim Cohen

City of Tshwane stalemate: Here we go again?

South Africa

City of Tshwane stalemate: Here we go again?

By Peter Mothiba

Mbeki warns 2021 results represent reversal for progressive movement and advance for right-wing forces

South Africa

Mbeki warns 2021 results represent reversal for progressive movement and advance for right-wing forces

By Carien du Plessis

The future of politics in South Africa shifts after coalition window closes with seismic changes at metro level

South Africa

The future of politics in South Africa shifts after coalition window closes with seismic changes at metro level

By Stephen Grootes

Cartoon Tuesday with Rico

ZAPIRO

Cartoon Tuesday with Rico

By Rico

Two's Company, Three's A Coalition

ZAPIRO

Two's Company, Three's A Coalition

By Stephen Francis & Rico

Do you know your ward candidates? We doubt it. So here’s a guide to help

South Africa

Do you know your ward candidates? We doubt it. So here’s a guide to help

By Sandisiwe Shoba

With ANC and DA both facing credibility deficits, voter turnout is a key factor in the local elections

South Africa

With ANC and DA both facing credibility deficits, voter turnout is a key factor in the local elections

By Collette Schulz-Herzenberg

ANC ups pressure on underperforming councillors with barometer launch, says the party has won the hearts of voters

South Africa

ANC ups pressure on underperforming councillors with barometer launch, says the party has won the hearts of voters

By Carien du Plessis

Hope or hopelessness? The factors influencing South Africa’s political near future

South Africa

Hope or hopelessness? The factors influencing South Africa’s political near future

By Stephen Grootes

Umzimkhulu emerges from looting virtually unscathed, but enters polls beset by stench of corruption

South Africa

Umzimkhulu emerges from looting virtually unscathed, but enters polls beset by stench of corruption

By Chris Makhaye and Nce Mkhize