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Electoral Commission of SA

MK party’s vote-rigging case against IEC is strong on theatrics but weak on evidence, say legal experts

Business Maverick

MK party’s vote-rigging case against IEC is strong on theatrics but weak on evidence, say legal experts

By Dianne Hawker

The inaugural National Assembly sitting — MK may be missing in action, but the show goes on

South Africa

The inaugural National Assembly sitting — MK may be missing in action, but the show goes on

By Marianne Merten

It’s 'V-Day’ for democratic SA - voters prepare to make their mark in watershed May 29 polls

South Africa

It’s 'V-Day’ for democratic SA - voters prepare to make their mark in watershed May 29 polls

By Lerato Mutsila

ConCourt stamps Zuma’s ticket to political wilderness, throws MK into uncharted waters

South Africa

ConCourt stamps Zuma’s ticket to political wilderness, throws MK into uncharted waters

By Stephen Grootes

The Independents (Part One): No easy walk to SA Parliament for those who go it alone

South Africa

The Independents (Part One): No easy walk to SA Parliament for those who go it alone

By Victoria O’Regan

The Independents (Part Two): Veteran SA activist Zackie Achmat blazes a trail

South Africa

The Independents (Part Two): Veteran SA activist Zackie Achmat blazes a trail

By Victoria O’Regan

The Independents (Part Three): Ex-world boxing champ Lovemore Ndou aims to ‘build a better SA for all’

South Africa

The Independents (Part Three): Ex-world boxing champ Lovemore Ndou aims to ‘build a better SA for all’

By Rudzani Tshivhase

After the Bell: The disturbing fear of the electorate that lies behind the Electoral Act

Business Maverick

After the Bell: The disturbing fear of the electorate that lies behind the Electoral Act

By Tim Cohen

A strong democracy comes with a hefty price tag — and it’s worth every cent

South Africa

A strong democracy comes with a hefty price tag — and it’s worth every cent

By Daryl Swanepoel

‘Sham’ Electoral Amendment Bill poses threat to 2024 elections, says Defend Our Democracy

South Africa

‘Sham’ Electoral Amendment Bill poses threat to 2024 elections, says Defend Our Democracy

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Searching for salvation: Definitive week lies ahead for ANC after ConCourt IEC judgment

South Africa

Searching for salvation: Definitive week lies ahead for ANC after ConCourt IEC judgment

By Carien du Plessis

Pondering Polls: The 2021 local elections might still be the least worst outcome in a time of no good options

South Africa

Pondering Polls: The 2021 local elections might still be the least worst outcome in a time of no good options

By Stephen Grootes