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
The Daily Vox continues the scorecard coverage of political parties’ local election manifestos.
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The Capexit battle royale #LGE2021
As November 1 and local elections day draws closer, political parties and candidates are politicking in full force. From “catchy slogans” to “promises to...
In Conversation with Tshiamo Malatji, independent candidate
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...
How to confront disinformation during #LGE2021
South Africa's municipal elections will be held on November 1, 2021. Elections are usually a time where misinformation and fake news abound. Code for...
The City of Cape Town passed the Unlawful Occupation by-law
The City of Cape town’s draft Unlawful Occupation by-law passed on September 29. It also updated and passed the Streets, Public Places and Prevention...
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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...
Futhi Ntshingila writes about human complexity in her new book
Futhi Ntshingila’s They Got To You is a brilliant story. The book, released in 2021, tells the story of human connectedness and the complexity...
The ANC’s Last Decade: Book Extract
For nearly three decades, the ANC has held South Africa’s politics in an iron grip. Even as its reputation was dented by scandal and...
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...
By-laws that govern urban farming need to find common ‘soil’ for...
Djo BaNkuna aka “The Cabbage Bandit” was threatened with arrest for having a vegetable garden on the pavement in front of his home. He...
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...
“Flow: The Book about Menstruation” should be mandatory reading
Flow: the book about menstruation is an informative and empowering book about menstruators. Written by Pontsho Pilane, Candice Chirwa and Karen Jeynes, it’s a...
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...
Out of Quatro: An Extract
Out of Quatro: From exile to exoneration is Luthando Dyasop’s story. The book is a story not only about Dyasop’s extraordinary life, but also...
#BeTheDrivingForce with Funzani Mtembu and Sonia Phalatse
In commemoration of Women’s Month as part of #BeTheDrivingForce series, The Daily Vox and Youth Capital hosted a discussion on women and the economy....
Who is Jolidee Matongo, Jozi’s new mayor?
Jolidee Matongo is the new mayor of South Africa’s biggest city, Johannesburg. Matongo became the city’s executive mayor in an unopposed race on August...
