The historic liberation party ANC is facing unprecedented challenge to its power in local South African elections

South Africa ruling party faces election challenge as protests mount

South Africa’s historic liberation party ANC faces a tough challenge in local elections taking place against the backdrop of violent protests against poverty and corruption. The elections could open an era of coalition governments on the municipal level, threatening the ANC’s hold on the national government. Johannesburg (dpa) – South Africa’s ruling African National Congress faces…

Countdown to Local Elections

With just a few days to go before the 3 August Municipal Elections, government has called on all eligible voters to go in their numbers to cast their votes. “We encourage all eligible voters, particularly the youth, to come out on Wednesday and vote, and welcome voters in Vuwani who have committed to express their voice…