A poll by the Institute of Race Relations has shown that among the 76 parties running for the election, the current ruling party the African National Congress will receive about 53 percent of the vote nationally, being the first choice for most voters. The final results of the election will ...
South African Elections: Natal Surf and Sand Keeps Conflict at Bay
JOHANNESBURG, May 11 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has won the national election by winning 57.51 percent of the votes, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced on Saturday evening. The official results showed that opposition party Democratic Alliance ...
In 1959, a group of Africanists broke away from the ANC as they opposed the party’s collaboration with white and Asian people. They formed the rival liberation movement, the Pan Africanist Congress, which later organised the ill-fated Sharpeville march. 9. Umshini Wamitranslates as “Bring ...
The day also marks the formation of the Umkhonto we Sizwe, a military wing of the African National Congress, in order to wage armed struggle against the Apartheid government. The wing was formed on 16 December 1961. The message of reconciliation, of nation-building of granting amnesty, indemn...
Economy: South Africa is the world's largest producer of platinum group metals, gold and chromium. South Africa is part of the African Union and theBRICScountries. Listen to the Anthem National Symbols:Protea (flower), Springbok (antelope) and others. Read more here. ...
Best States Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has included higher income tax rates for taxpayers who make more than $500,000 in his budget plan, as well as about $2 billion in budget cuts to address a $3 billion deficit Associated PressJan. 15, 2025...
The 2024 South African elections were a landmark moment for many citizens, particularly first-time voters, who embarked on this civic journey with enthusiasm and... SOUTH AFRICA’S GLOBAL REPUTATION SURPASSES EXPECTATION, BUT THERE IS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT ...
The United Nations has to harmonize its position on key political issues in South Sudan with those of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union while maintaining its impartiality and independence. Both IGAD and the African Union have voiced support for elections in ...
JOHANNESBURG, June 1 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured about 40 percent of votes with over 99 percent of ballot counting completed in the country's general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) results showed on Saturday. ...