The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has raised concerns about the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation, warning that it could undermine the integrity of future elections. On ...

Why does this election matter? This year is the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s first democratic elections, but millions of people continue to suffer from economic challenges similar to those ...

The Independent Electoral Commission appeared before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs to give a report of the ...

south africa general election 101 South Africa uses a “proportional representation” system. Citizens cast a vote for a single party (not a presidential candidate).

Item 1 of 2 Election posters of different political parties are seen, as South Africa prepares for national and provincial elections to be held on May 29, in Pretoria, South Africa, April 5, 2024.

HARARE, Zimbabwe — In Southern Africa, where democracy remains relatively stable, elections held in 2024 saw long-governing liberation parties struggling to survive.

South Africa has not experienced prolonged periods of power cuts over the past 12 months. However, the unemployment rate has remained unchanged, at 32.9%. Looking ahead The 2024 elections in South ...

The State of Africa in the New World Order. International Relations • July 2, 2025 • Will Shoki. Africa today stands at a ...

Eleven of the 17 countries scheduled to have elections in sub Saharan Africa managed to hold them – albeit conducted on a varied scale of the electoral integrity barometer. Elections in Burkina Faso, ...