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2024 Election Update
14 Jun 2024The Day Has Finally Arrived as The National Assembly Convenes Today
The highly anticipated day has finally arrived as the first sitting of the National Assembly takes place today, 14 June 2024 despite the absence of 58 uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party MPs, the assembly remains constitutionally sound with its 400-strong membership, as declared by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC).
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13 Jun 2024Tensions Rise as New Political Developments Unfold
As the country counts down to the National Party sitting this Friday, 14 June 2024, intriguing developments have emerged. The Government of National Unity (GNU) is gaining momentum as parties move towards collaboration aimed at fostering positive changes. However, not all parties are supportive of this coalition, as evidenced by the MK party's unsuccessful attempt to halt the sitting.
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12 Jun 2024Growing Anticipation as South Africa’s Parliament Prepares for First Sitting
As the country waits in anticipation for the first sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) to take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), there are expectations of demonstrations or attempts to disrupt the sittings by disgruntled political party supporters.
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10 Jun 2024As South Africa's newly elected lawmakers prepare to meet for the first time, they face the important task of electing the country's president from their ranks. The new president will then need to form a cabinet, with most members coming from parliament and up to two from outside parliament.
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06 Jun 2024Heightened Political Tensions and Operational Risks in South Africa
As the results of South Africa's recent National and Provincial Elections continue to reverberate, increased political tensions and the potential for unrest are a significant concern. Various agencies are issuing warnings about the heightened risk of violence and unrest linked to these tensions.
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22 May 2024KwaZulu-Natal is on the brink of becoming a hotspot for political assassinations post-May 29 elections, as anticipated political realignment could threaten the ANC’s electoral dominance. This insight comes from a report released by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Crime on Monday
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20 May 2024Breaking News: 20 May 2024: South Africa's Constitutional Court has determined that former President Jacob Zuma is ineligible to run as a parliamentary candidate in the upcoming elections this month. This ruling from the highest court in the nation escalates concerns that Zuma's supporters from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party may incite unrest leading up to the May 29 vote or dispute the results. Party leaders have already expressed intentions to disrupt the electoral process should Zuma remain disqualified.
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20 May 2024The Week Ahead - 20 May 2024
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