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elections 2019

Western Cape: Despite losing support, DA poised to hold outright majority

South Africa

Western Cape: Despite losing support, DA poised to hold outright majority

By Jonah Dylan

A REFLECTION: Comparing election day in South Africa to the United States

South Africa

A REFLECTION: Comparing election day in South Africa to the United States

By Jonah Dylan

On the Ground (part 2): South Africans finally get to have their say

South Africa

On the Ground (part 2): South Africans finally get to have their say

By Daily Maverick Team

IEC ready for 8 May as votes from abroad trickle in

2019 Elections

IEC ready for 8 May as votes from abroad trickle in

By Greg Nicolson

Citizens Survey poll shows ANC, DA down, EFF up – but with an uncertain voter turn-out

2019 Elections

Citizens Survey poll shows ANC, DA down, EFF up – but with an uncertain voter turn-out

By Jonah Dylan

Prasa Show and Tell: Ramaphosa’s campaign trip whistles to a stop in commuter rail debacle

Newsdeck

Prasa Show and Tell: Ramaphosa’s campaign trip whistles to a stop in commuter rail debacle

By Suné Payne

In South Africa, true political dynamite still doesn’t come in small packages

South Africa

In South Africa, true political dynamite still doesn’t come in small packages

By Stephen Grootes

Ramaphosa’s ample opportunities and not insignificant risks

South Africa

Ramaphosa’s ample opportunities and not insignificant risks

By Stephen Grootes

Writing the 2019 election: Nobody is ready for it

South Africa

Writing the 2019 election: Nobody is ready for it

By Ismail Lagardien

Project David Mabuza’s Long Walk to Rehabilitation

South Africa

Project David Mabuza’s Long Walk to Rehabilitation

By Stephen Grootes

Crime: 2019 Elections’ political football between the DA and ANC

South Africa

Crime: 2019 Elections’ political football between the DA and ANC

By Rebecca Davis