elections
“There Is No Coming Back” – ANC Finally Dealt A Crushing Blow
03 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
More than 12 years after Jacob Zuma was first sworn into office as our nation’s president, the people of South Africa have finally shown that they’re tired of being taken for a ride.
Zapiro’s Election Cartoon Sums It Up Pretty Well
02 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, South Africa headed to the polls for our local elections. Perhaps I should say a small percentage of South Africans, to be more accurate.
Looks Like The DA Will Win Cape Town Again
02 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s still early days, with many more votes to be counted, but it’s predicted that the DA will retain control of Cape Town.
Tuesday Morning Spice
02 Nov 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Low turnout paints bleak picture for ANC. ‘Joker’ stabbing rampage on train. Queen back behind the wheel. Pitch invader strikes again. Adele’s tracklist revealed.
You Need To Watch This Bonteheuwel Councillor’s Campaign Ad Immediately [Video]
04 Oct 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Current Bonteheuwel ward councillor Angus McKenzie’s campaign ad involves ‘Ghostbusters’, questionable toilet hygiene, and violence.
Poll Shows SA Election Results If Voting Was Held Right Now
09 Sep 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On November 1, South Africans take to the polls for our local government elections.
Please Appreciate These Three Lookalike Russians With The Same Name, Competing In Elections
07 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Boris Vishnevsky, a well-known opposition politician, is the latest target of political cosplay that aims to derail the vote in an upcoming municipal election.
This Is How They Deal With Bad Mayors In Bolivia [Video]
08 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest in a series of violent clashes between government supporters and anti-government protesters involved the mayor of Vinto, a small town in Cochabamba province.
Shares To Buy Now, If You Think The ANC Will Win
02 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re thinking that the ANC is going to crack somewhere around the 55% to 60% mark, there could be a boost in shares in certain sectors.
Daily Maverick Says This Is The Most Likely Outcome Of The 2019 Election
30 Apr 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Polling giants Ipsos has published the results of its final poll, and the Daily Maverick reckons it’s about as close to an accurate prediction as we will get ahead of May 8.
What We Can Expect From The Rand After The May Elections
24 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Experts weigh in on what we can expect from the South African rand after the elections in May.
Jobs, Corruption, And Land Reform – How The ANC, DA, And EFF Compare
28 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
With the election looming large, it’s time to get to grips with how the three main politicals parties plan on handling big issues like land reform, jobs and fighting corruption.
Who Young South Africans Will Be Voting For In The May Elections
28 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
With political tensions at an all-time high, polls reveal that the youth of South Africa will be making some interesting choices in the upcoming elections.
Facebook Is Trying To Stop Your Idiot SA Friends From Forwarding You Fake News
05 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Yesterday, Facebook launched its anti-fake-news tools in South Africa, which will allow users to report fake news and have it flagged.
Interesting Info On How People Voted By Age, Sex And Allegiance In The Recent Elections
17 Aug 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As the local elections brought with it some surprise wins and now forced coalitions, the voter’s behaviours have been massively assumed – here’s some real data.
Download This App And Watch The Election Results In Real Time
02 Aug 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
You could spend tomorrow with your feet up doing bugger all, or you could pay close attention to a very important day for the future of this country.
Friday Morning Spice
29 Jul 2016 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Gauteng battleground. Calls to demolish Gupta mansion. Tokai forest docket missing. Paris Hilton fears ISIS attack. New MH370 insight. Father of dead Muslim soldier slams Trump. Cosby drops lawsuit. Uber gets China. Republicans angry with Bradley Cooper.
Spicy: The British Army’s Secret Plan To Help The ANC Win The Next Election
16 May 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence is getting up to no good in South Africa, and they’re not letting anyone know what they know.
Date Set – Our Local Government Elections Are Now Just Around The Corner
06 Apr 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
If ever there was a time to vote this would be it, the Presidency announcing the date for our next round of local government elections.
DA Rocked By Sex Scandal Accusations
04 May 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s nothing like a vicious rumour of a sex scandal to start your month, is there? This time it’s for five of the top DA leaders, but the timing is far too good.
Agang Gets Destroyed In Business Day Column
13 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
No topic gets more heated than political affiliation particularly in our beloved SA when race colours everything. A little bashing of political parties is to be expected post-election but this is a total annihilation of any legitimacy for Agang SA.
Friday Morning Spice
09 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Dumped ballot papers found in Pretoria. DA leads Jo’burg. Guess who called Obama a ‘black monkey?’ US on the ground in Nigeria. Woman bust having sex on plane.
Thursday Morning Spice
08 May 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Nearly quarter election results counted. 4 dead in US tennis star home. Zille outrage by IEC chaos. More girls abducted. Putin pulls troops. London cops to get body cams. Soccer team gets female coach. White House lockdown.
Genius Outdoor Ad Campaign Makes A Mockery Of Election Posters
06 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
This is beyond genius. This is next-level marketing. And we totally love it. How do you make a mockery out of the election posters that constantly nag us to show support for individual political parties and not do much else with our lives during the week ahead? You tell the population to live their lives […]
Tuesday Morning Spice
06 May 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Voting material found at party agent’s house. New angle for MH370 search. Nigerian schoolgirls: FBI getting involved. Polio on the rise. Coke removes controversial ingredient. Captain America actor bust sending penis pics to girls.
You’re Not Allowed To Take Selfies When You Vote
05 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Here we go again. Just when you thought that taking a selfie was starting to become a little less fun than when this recreational activity was first conceived by a bored human spending way too much time on their mobile cellular device, the selfie made a come back! The latest trend world-wide in the selfie-related […]
Rad Pics Of South Africans Voting In London [Image]
30 Apr 2014 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
No-one loves a queue like the poms, so it is with great respect that our SA ex-pats have come out in full force to celebrate this favourite pastime.
Tutu Not Voting For ANC – Says Voters Should Think Carefully
24 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Desmond is back with the same high level of empathy and insight that you’ve come to expect from the man. The Mail & Guardian’s journos caught up with him for an interview in which he urged South African voters to not be “voting cattle” when they cast their vote in the upcoming general elections. Here […]
UPDATED: North Korea’s Elections Are Very Soon – This Is How They Work
10 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Held every five years, North Korea’s elections are pretty simple. Unlike democratic elections in South Africa, there is no need for a long list of candidates on the ballot list. There is only one candidate a district can vote for.
Handy Graph Shows How Unpopular Zuma Is Amongst The ANC’s Big-Hitters
23 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s been nearly 20 years to the day since the ANC released their 1994 national election list. Though some of the members on the list are now deceased, the ones that survive help give us an indication of how Zuma is perceived by the ANC big fish.
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