by afrikanfrontier | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Politics
A coalition of 11 South African opposition parties, united in their goal to displace the African National Congress (ANC) in the upcoming election, is facing the threat of division after its two largest members hinted at the possibility of co-governing with the ruling...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 17, 2024 | News, Politics
South Africa stands at a crossroads as it approaches the upcoming May 29 election, with political uncertainty fueling investor anxiety. Opinion polls indicate a historic shift, with the African National Congress (ANC) projected to receive less than 50% support for the...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 2, 2024 | News, Politics
South Africa’s parliamentary speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, suffered a setback in court as her bid to prevent authorities from detaining her over corruption allegations was unsuccessful. Mapisa-Nqakula, facing potential charges stemming from her tenure as...
by afrikanfrontier | Mar 26, 2024 | News, Politics
South Africa’s National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, faces a tense wait as a court judgement on her application to block her arrest on corruption charges has been reserved until April 2. This temporary reprieve allows her to remain free until the...
by afrikanfrontier | Mar 21, 2024 | News, Politics
South Africa’s upcoming national elections are shaping up to be a tense affair, potentially the most crucial in 30 years. A bitter rivalry between the ruling ANC party and the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, led by ex-president Jacob Zuma, threatens to...