#BlackMonday: Whither the political leadership?
That South Africa is a bitterly divided society is a trite observation, and those divisions must inevitably play out in how different groups interpret...
Mmusi takes over Cape Town crisis response. But why?
On Wednesday, the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) Mmusi Maimane hosted a press conference on the City of Cape Town’s looming water crisis....
Maimane: Land Expropriation Fight Is Going To Court
The fight over the amendment of Section 25 of the Constitution will be taken to court, Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane said at the...
#KenyaDecides: What you need to know
Tuesday, August 8 marks Kenya’s 12th elections since independence. The Daily Vox rounds up all you need to know.
1. Who are the main contenders?
While...
Practising empathy through protest and debunking the myth that issues...
April 7 was a day of national protest in South Africa. After President Jacob Zuma fired the finance minister, along with nine others, and...
Was the ANC email leak a staged PR stunt or an...
On Tuesday night, those signed up to the ANC’s media mailing list received a surprise in their inboxes - the minutes of the ANC’s...
No country for the youth if the Kenyan presidential debate is...
Kenya held the presidential debate organised by the Debates Media Limited on Monday night ahead of the August 8 election. In a parallel universe,...
LIVE BLOG: #NationalDayOfAction march in Pretoria
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“It has started now, it’s on,†says Malema at the end of his speech.
"When you leave here, go back home peacefully in a...
Africa Votes: these are the elections to look out for on...
With no less than five national elections taking place this year, 2017 is going to be an important one for electoral politics in Africa....
ANC members will not vote in no confidence vote – Mantashe
At a media briefing after National Working Committee (NWC) meeting, Gwede Mantashe made clear Jacob Zuma’s position in the party.
The briefing, held at ANC...
Here is what the world is saying about South Africa’s local...
The ANC, still the most important, most relevant, most iconic of political parties in the South Africa, has been served humble pie at this...
Cyril Ramaphosa’s so-called slate: does the ANC want democracy or not?
The ANC is wrong to say that Cyril Ramaphosa should not announce a running partner for his ANC presidential campaign, says Ebrahim Fakir.
Over the...
Kenya repeat election marred by low voter turnout
On Thursday, Kenyans headed to the polls for the second time this year. There were reports of political violence in some areas and three...
Kenyan election commission under scrutiny as poll day looms
Kenya’s Independent Elections and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has faced unprecedented hurdles over the past few months, causing concerns over its preparedness for Tuesday’s elections....
Here’s why Kenyans are heading back to the polls on October...
Kenyans head back to the polls on October 17 for a new presidential election - its second for the year. . This second election...
What are we going to do now that Trump really is...
Donald Trump is now the President of the US. And as he recited his oath of office on 20 January, many in America and...
It’s time to take a stand against your own, Mmusi
Nothing good came out of colonialism. It was thoroughly evil. Nothing good came out of apartheid. It was thoroughly wicked. Anyone who tries to...
Diplomatic immunity not an option for Grace Mugabe, says SA government
The South African government has received legal advice indicating that, despite travelling on a diplomatic passport, Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe does not qualify...
“Helen Zille treats us like refugees.†Randy Pietersen
“We are treated like refugees in our own country. Helen Zille treats us like refugees. If the youth don’t register, don’t get an ID and don’t participate, you have no right to complain.†Randy Pietersen, voluntary organiser for the ANC in the Western Cape.
The DA and the EFF On The “Gupta stooge†And His...
It’s all eyes on the finance minister Malusi Gigaba and the budget speech he is expected to deliver on Wednesday afternoon. The minister is...
