South Africa’s main opposition party caught in an unenviable political bind: A real problem for the Democratic Alliance is that it cannot hope to displace the dominant African National Congress. EFE-EPA/Kevin Sutherland The results of the recent municipal by-elections have confirmed that the Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s leading opposition party, is in trouble. Whereas …
What by-elections in South Africa say about the ruling party and the state of opposition: The governing party's good performance may signal confidence in the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa. EFE-EPA/Kim Ludbrook Special significance is often attached to by-elections. They are regarded as barometers of change in the political mood of a country. For parties, …
South Africa in the news: Tanzania’s opposition calls for international community to withdraw support for Magufulis regime after ‘sham’ 2020 election: President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday congratulated the Tanzanian ruling party, the CCM, and its leader John Magufuli for his declared election victory, commending ‘the people of Tanzania for upholding …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
Alexei Navalny suspected poisoning: why opposition figure stands out in Russian politics: Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition politician and activist, has been hospitalised after a suspected poisoning. Navalny’s spokeswoman suggested he was poisoned by something in tea he drank on the morning of August 20 before boarding a flight from the Siberian city of …
South Africa in the news: ELM pay raise goes ahead despite opposition: ELM is undermining the very basis of existence of business and residential life systematically” – GTCoC CEO Klippies Kritzinger …: “South Africa” – BingNews Bridgestone set to close tyre plant in Port Elizabeth – 252 jobs at risk: In addition, Bridgestone’s Port Elizabeth …
England planning reforms: the truth about local opposition to housebuilding: New housing in Wimborne, England. mr chris kemp/Shutterstock The government has announced plans for radical planning reforms in England which would remove local councillors and citizens from decisions on individual planning applications. More central policy direction and streamlined local plans that directly zone land for …
South Africa in the news: Malawi opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera wins historic poll rerun: Malawi’s opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera has won the country’s rerun presidential vote, officials say. He was defeated incumbent Peter Mutharika with almost 58% of the vote in Tuesday’s poll, the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Fact check: Yes, tires may have …
South Africa in the news: Zimbabwe opposition arrests: five officials in custody after entering party headquarters: Also, South Africa has launched a ‘Black Friday’ campaign in response to the death of George Floyd in the United States. And the families of the twelve Burkinabés who died in police custody on the …: “South Africa” – …
Discrediting elections: why the opposition playbook carries risks: Kenya's Supreme Court upholds President Uhuru Kenyatta's election victory following a re-run in 2017. EFE-EPA/Daniel Irungu Malawi recently held its breath as the Constitutional Court took ten hours to painstakingly read out its verdict on the highly controversial 2019 presidential elections. When it finally became clear that …
South Africa in the news: Leaked memo reveals Thabo Mbeki Foundation’s opposition to ANC approach to land: The argument repeatedly returns to the Freedom Charter affirmation that “South Africa belongs to all who live in it: black and white”. It was a refusal to accept this principle that caused the Pan-Afr…: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: South African Opposition Broke Law When It Sacked Mayor: Court Ruling: Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille leaves court in Cape Town, South Africa June 27, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings Reuters CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa’s main opposition group broke the law when it sacked the mayor of Cape Town, …
Is South Africa’s opposition party ready to challenge for power in 2019 elections?: Mmusi Maimane, leader of South Affrica's main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, briefs the media after its conngress. Supplied The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s main political opposition party, has held its national congress and declared its readiness for the 2019 elections. …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s opposition leader re-elected as polls loom: PRETORIA: Mmusi Maimane, the leader of South Africa’s main opposition Democratic Alliance party, was re-elected on Sunday as the party kicked-off campaigning for elections due by 2019. The party which has the second largest number of parliamentarians is …: “South Africa” – …
South Africa in the news: South Africa opposition leader says economy is now in excellent hands — but warns on the ruling ANC: Mmusi Maimane, leader of South Africa’s main opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA), was keen to praise the appointment of new President Cyril Ramaphosa. Maimane was also positive about Ramaphosa’s picks to …
South Africa in the news: Zimbabwe president sees deceased opposition leader’s family: President Emmerson Mnangagwa pledged that his government will meet hospital and funeral expenses for Tsvangirai, who died of colon cancer last week in neighboring South Africa. Tsvangirai’s body arrived in the capital, Harare, Friday and was taken to a …: “South Africa” – …
‘The atmosphere was strange’ How the opposition reported Birmingham City’s win over Leeds United: The winger pounced with seven minutes to go, smashing a rebound into the roof of the net after Whites goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald parried Jota's low drive into the crowded box. Leeds United's hopes of closing to within just two points of …
South Africa in the news: Opposition Party in South Africa Rejects Asylum for Mugabe: The ousted Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been rejected by Congress of the People (Cope), an opposition party in South Africa. The party said it rejects calls to offer Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe political asylum in South Africa. The plea …: …
South Africa in the news: South Africa’s opposition asks court to force disclosure of Zuma’s legal costs: JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s main opposition party said on Sunday it had asked the High Court to force President Jacob Zuma to disclose how much the state has spent on legal fees to fight corruption allegations against …