5 times communities took over municipal duties in South Africa
Municipalities across South Africa are on the brink of collapsing. Political parties are making promises and counting on votes for the upcoming local government...
Independent candidate in Buffalo City reportedly threatened by ANC
Lisa Ntlonti is an independent candidate running for Ward Councillor in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (Ward 14). On October 13, Ntlonti released a press...
Here’s what mayors and councillors are supposed to do
Eligible voters on November 1 will go to the polls to vote for public representatives at the municipal council and ward councillors. These are...
The List: Temporary residence permits needed in South Africa
A temporary residence permit allows a foreign national to legally stay in South Africa for longer than 90 days. The permit can be a...
Political violence at the time of local elections
In 2016, the local government elections were preceded by political violence. There were various cases of murders and attempted murders of councillors and...
Sipho Mtshweni for ward councilor or no vote, say Mamelodi residents
Some Mamelodi residents say they want Sipho Mtshweni for ward councillor or else they are not going to vote. Residents of Skierlik/Kopanong, east of...
Part Two: Scorecard for #LGE2021 party manifestos
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In June 2020, the Constitutional Court ruled that the Electoral Act is unconstitutional. The Act required citizens to be elected to political office through...
We want to hear from you #LGE2021
As the local government elections draw close, share your thoughts with The Daily Vox team. We want to know what are the most important...
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On November 1, South Africans will head to the polls to vote in the local government elections. Voters will be voting to elect councils...
Digital Vibes report finds Dr Zweli Mhkize’s denial of allegations “untrue”
Months after receiving the Digital Vibes report, president Cyril Ramaphosa has finally released the report. The report was the investigation into the National Department...
The List: Five myths about the 2021 local elections
South Africa's municipal elections will be held on November 1, 2021. People will vote to elect councils for all district, metropolitan and local municipalities...
The City of Johannesburg has lost two mayors this year
The City of Johannesburg's mayor, Jolidee Matongo died in a car crash on September 18, aged 46.
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The List: 5 times South African celebrities went into politics
Politicians are highly visible and famous in their own right. But entertainers and sportspeople are the original celebrities. The political landscape in South Africa...
(in)Famous medical parolees
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been released on medical parole. He had been serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court. His...
Eh!woza are using storytelling to raise awareness about important issues
Eh!woza (isiXhosa for "Hey! Come with us") is a public engagement initiative. They produce youth-driven media to raise awareness about HIV/TB, infectious diseases and...
2021 Local Elections: Everything you need to know
South Africa will most likely head to the polls on November 1 for the local government elections. Here’s everything you need to know about...
The Charlotte Maxeke narrative: What about the others?
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is forging narratives to create a certain viewpoint. The purpose is to make sense of the past in...
Who is Zambia’s new president Hakainde Hichilema?
Zambia has a new president. It only took president-elect Hakainde Hichilema five failed attempts to become president. Hichilema was declared president-elect on August 16...
Zimbabweans in South Africa face uncertain future over ZEP status
Thousands of Zimbabwean permit holders are living in uncertainty because the South African government has not yet indicated whether it will renew their permits....
