News

ANC releases consolidated nominations list, MG (2007)

The Final List of ANC Nominees.

It's Time for ANC to Bridge the Floor-Crossing Credibility Gap, allAfric.com (2007)

Comment on South African floor-crossing 2007

Pikoli axing muddies ANC succession race, Business Day (2007)

The South African Ruling Party (ANC) has officially started it's leadership debate.

Floor-crossing legislation could be scrapped, Sabc News (2007)

If majority of parties want floor-crossing scrapped, then majority rules, said the ruling ANC.

Electoral democracy in the spotlight, Bua News (2007)

The IEC's national conference is reflecting on the state of electoral democracy in South Africa.

Chosen ANC 1% to make choice for SA, Business Day (2007)

More than 1% of the South African Population will determine who is the South African President in 2009.

IFP leader will step down in 2009, IOL (2007).

IFP leader Dr M Buthelezi will not be available for re-election in 2009.

Hats Off to IEC And a Dream Too Easily Forgotten, All Africa

Thumps up for the job well done to IEC.

Sexwale: No final decision yet on ANC succession race, MG (2007)

Businessman Tokyo Sexwale said he had not ruled out joining the race to head the powerful African National Congress (ANC).

Cosatu: Alliance won’t survive Mbeki re-election, MG (2007)

COSATU threatens a break away if Thabo Mbeki is re-elected president of the African National Congress (ANC).

Race hots up for other top ANC posts, Business Day (2007)

Candidates in the ANC compete for the rest of top six post.

ANC moves left in election pledge, MG (2009)

The ANC vowed on Saturday to create jobs, improve education and health and fight crime in a shift to the left at the launch of its manifesto before this year's parliamentary election.

SABC Commits to Extensive Elections Coverage, allAfrica (2009)

The SABC unveiled its election coverage plan to the media at its headquarters in Johannesburg, Thursday, 8 January 2009.

IEC ready for election from April 15, Sowetan (2009)

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will be ready to stage the 2009 national and provincial elections from April 15, chairwoman Brigalia Bam said on Tuesday.

Army ready to quell KZN violence - fear of election disruptions, Sowetan (2009)

The army is ready to roll into KwaZulu-Natal and stop a possible repeat of l the violence that erupted at the weekend between ANC and IFP supporters.

Cope: South Africans must elect their president, M & G (2009)

Citizens of the country should be able to elect their president directly, the Congress of the People (Cope) said on Thursday.

South Africans living overseas should be able to vote - High Court, Sowetan(2009)

South Africans abroad should be allowed to vote, the Pretoria High Court ruled on Monday. It referred the judgment to the Constitutional Court for confirmation.

High hopes for elections, Sowetan (2009)

It is encouraging that the number of South Africans who have registered to vote in the next general elections has exceeded the Independent Electoral Commission’s expectations.

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Applications for special vote open, IOL (2009)

The Independent Electoral Commission in KwaZulu-Natal has announced that applications for people who wanted to cast special votes opened on Wednesday and would close on April 14.

IEC chief's objections go to electoral court, MG (2009)

The Electoral Court will decide on the eligibility of election candidates who do not appear on the voters' roll, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) head said on Monday.

IEC visits UK to help expats votes, SABC (2009)

The high interest showed by South African residents based in London in the up and coming elections has compelled Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officials to travel to the UK.

Expatriates line up to vote in London, IOL (2009)

London has proved to be the biggest overseas voting station in the 2009 election, with about 7 400 South Africans ready to cast their ballot there.

Election 2009: It's the money, Politicsweb (2009)

The financing of parties in South Africa's political system.

More than 16 000 expats to vote in General Elections, BuaNews (2009)

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has received 19 265 applications from South Africans abroad, of which 17 841 applications were approved.

Cracks begin to show in Cope, MG(2009)

Simon Grindrod, a major figure in the Congress of the People, on Tuesday launched an attack against the party's leadership.

South Africa:UDM defectors claim the party is in ‘tatters’ (2009)

Twelve United Democratic Movement (UDM) leaders defected to the African National Congress (ANC) yesterday, claiming the party was in “tatters” and labelling Bantu Holomisa’s move to unite the opposition as an initiative merely to gang up against the ruling party.

Mbeki hints at political reforms before 2008 elections, SW Radio Africa

Possible solution for Zimbabwe before 2008 elections, hints Mbeki.

,SW Radio News (2008)

Moeletse Mbeki reveals SADC' supoort for Robert Mugabe.

Overseas voters cast their ballots, Sowetan (2009)

Overseas South Africans voted on Wednesday, a week ahead of elections likely to usher in five more years of rule by the ANC. In London, people waited up to two hours to cast their vote.

South Africa: Warning Signals - Alliance Sideshow Could Cost ANC at Local Polls , All Africa (2009)

AS THE governing alliance enters the season of festive cheer and goodwill to all men, it would be well advised to press the pause button on its attempt to produce a South African version of the Jerry Springer Show and rather tune in to the official opposition's more mundane offering.

South Africa: Cope: Lack of elections led to leadership challenges, Mail and Guardian (2010)

The leadership of the Congress of the People (Cope) being decided on by consensus, instead of elections, led to questions of legitimacy, the party's secretary general, Charlotte Lobe, said in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

South Africa: President Zuma to Deliver State of the Nation Address, VOA, 2010

South Africa’s government has announced that President Jacob Zuma is scheduled to deliver the state of the nation address to parliament in Cape Town Thursday.

South Africa: Premier's sights on top job in Gauteng ANC, Times Live (2010)

Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane has told the ANC provincial leadership that she will challenge provincial chairman Paul Mashatile for the position when elections take place later this year.

South Africa: Zuma second-term campaign on ropes, Times Live (2010)

President Jacob Zuma is facing mounting dissent within the ANC with growing numbers of members now calling for him to serve only one term in office as head of state.

South Africa: Realignment debate a political ploy- ANC, SABC News (2010)

The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) claims that certain KwaZulu-Natal municipalities would be realigned before the upcoming local government elections was "a desperate attempt to gain political mileage", the African National Congress (ANC) charged today.

South Africa: Row brews over positions of ANCYL leaders, Sowetan (2010)

AS the race for the leadership posts of the ANC Youth League in Limpopo speeds up ahead of the provincial conference next month, the nomination of possible candidates tends to change in the wink of an eye.

Efforts to Organize Farm Workers Keep Political Activists Busy in South Africa, VOA (2010)

A ramshackle car with a mud-spattered body shutters along a dusty street leading into the small town of Petrusburg, in South Africa’s arid western Free State region.

South Africa: COPE prepares election protocol, SABC (2010)

Congress of the People (Cope) deputy president Mbhazima Shilowa said today his party was preparing rules for electioneering ahead of its congress in mid-June.

South Africa: COPE youth calls for disbanding of Mda-led committee in Free State, SABC (2010)

The Congress of the People’s (COPE) Youth Movement in the Free State is calling for the disbandment of the National Steering Committee chaired by youth leader Anele Mda.

South Africa: Azapo to strengthen its support, Sowetan (2010)

NEWLY elected Azapo president Jake Dikobo’s vision is to have the party as an official opposition in four provinces by 2014.

South Africa: DA wins Western Cape by-elections, The Times (2010)

The Democratic Alliance has taken a seat from the ANC in one of two by-election wins in Western Cape municipalities.

South African voters must wake up: Zille, The Times (2010)

Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille says South African voters must wake up and realise they get the government they deserve.

South Africa: Opposition uniting: Zille, The Times (2010)

The signs were good for taking the relationship between opposition parties to the next level, Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille said.

South Africa: Opposition coalition on ID agenda, The Times (2010)

Independent Democrats leader Patricia de Lille has convened a national conference of her party tomorrow to discuss the realignment of politics.

South Africa:Malema's re-election bid gets a boost, The Times (2010)

Julius Malema's bid to lead the ANC Youth League for a second term received a huge boost when the all-powerful Amathole region of the Eastern Cape elected leaders loyal to him.

South Africa: Zille’s plan to unseat ANC, Sowetan (2010)

DA LEADER Helen Zille has pinned her strategy to unseat the ruling ANC in 2019 on winning the hearts of “educated” African youths and the success of the Independent Electoral Commission’s voter education drives

South Africa: Leadrship battle for COPE set to be resolved by congress vote, Business Day (2010)

THE battle for control of the Congress of the People (COPE) looks set to be settled through the vote at the party’s congress in May as attempts to formulate an inclusive candidate list have failed.

South Africa: Youth drops Lekota - Shilowa preferred for top post, Sowetan (2010)

COPE president Mosiuoa Lekota’s chances of continuing to be the party leader have suffered a severe blow.

South Africa: Cope wants Mlambo-Ngcuka, Sowetan (2010)

A NEW lobby group in Cope is campaigning for Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to contest for president during the party’s first elective conference next month.

South Africa: Gauteng ANC Pushes Party on Malema, Business Day (2010)

THE African National Congress (ANC) leadership in Gauteng said yesterday it wanted the party to take “firm” action against ill-disciplined party leaders, especially senior ones.

South Africa: Limpopo delegates won’t support new ANCYL chairperson, SABC (2010)

Delegates who were forcibly removed from the ANC Youth League Limpopo conference vowed never to recognise newly elected chairperson Frans Moswane.

South Africa: Provinces ready for by-elections, IOL (2010)

Municipal by-elections for 39 vacant wards in seven provinces will start on Wednesday, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said.

South Africa: Cape's New COPE Leader Steps Into a Minefield, All Africa (2010)

COPE'S newly-elected provincial chairperson, Mbulelo Ncedana, is under no illusions about the challenges he is facing in uniting and building the party in the Western Cape.

South Africa: DA Takes Key Wards Off ANC in Cape By-Election, All Africa (2010)

The African National Congress (ANC) has paid a high price for the violence of its youth league and other acts of intimidation on the Cape Flats in the past few days, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) winning two key wards from it in by-elections yesterday.

South Africa: Court reinstates Lekota as COPE president, SABC (2010)

The South Gauteng High Court has reinstated Mosiuoa Lekota as the legitimate president of the Congress of the People (COPE).

South Africa: COPE to appeal Lekota court ruling, SABC (2010)

The leader of the Congress of the People (COPE) Youth Movement, Anele Mda, says COPE will appeal the judgment confirming Mosioua Lekota as party President.

South Africa: Sweden hails ANC’s internal democratic principles, SABC (2010)

The ANC's commitment to internal democratic principles is an example to liberation movements all over the world.

South Africa: ANC and DA share spoils in W Cape by-elections, SABC News (2010)

Six by-elections which were held in the Western Cape and ANC and DA won three each each.

South Africa: Naledi municipality to be reconstituted after by-elections, SABC News (2010)

By-elections results to change the manucipality completely.

South Africa: By-elections get underway in three provinces, SABC News (2010)

Three provinces hold by-elections.

South Africa: Zille expected to be re-elected unopposed at DA's congress, SABC News (2010)

Party to hold it's elective congress

South Africa: IFP postpones long awaited conference, SABC News (2010)

Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) postpones it's elective conference.

South Africa: Former Limpopo ANCYL chairperson expelled, SABC News (2010)

Infighting withing the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) continues.

South Africa: DA convinced a coalition of parties is the right path, SABC News (2010)

Parties are forming a coalition

South Africa: Its all system go for DA Congress, SABC News (2010)

DA elective congress it going ahead as planned

South Africa: Mantashe on ANC campaign trail in Western Cape, SABC News (2010)

ANC campaigns in the Western Cape province

South Africa: Shrinking numbers on voters' roll in Newcastle reason for concern, Sowetanlive (2010)

The provincial office of the Independent electoral commission of South Africa is concerned with the decrease in number of registered voters in the KwaZulu-Natal province. The IEC mentioned that, the voters' roll had more women than men and youths. Causes of this range from people moving from the where they are and go and register in other areas as voters and youths who seem to be absent when they have to register.

South Africa: DA, ID to merge, News24 (2010)

The Democratic Alliance (DA) intends to merger with the Independent Democrats (ID), the merger looks to offer a united electoral challenge to the African National Congress (ANC). Their first test will be in the upcoming 2011 local government elections.

South Africa: New party is formed in WCape, Sowetan (2010)

There is a new kid on the block. This comes few weeks after ID, DA marriage. The new party, Universal Civics Organisation of SA (Ucosa) will be launched in Western Cape at the weekend and it aims to contest the 2011 local government elections.

South Africa: Special votes might be allowed in municipal elections, SABC News (2010)

The article discusses the introduction of special votes at local level in South Africa. Special votes are currently only allowed in general elections.

Southern African bloc and UN agree to boost cooperation on peace and security issues, UN News Centre (2010)

The article reports on the agreement between SADC and the UN. Both organisations are looking to work together on issues vital to peace and security, conflict prevention, mediation and elections. Department of Political Affairs has already assigned a team that will be based in the SADC’s headquarters in Botswana, Gaborone to implement the agreement.

South Africa: Parties garner support ahead of tomorrow's by-elections, SABC News (2010)

The article reports on the preparations by parties for the upcoming by-elections in the Western Cape province.

South Africa: By-elections to take place in Western Cape today, SABC News (2010)

The article reports on two by-elections taking place in Western Cape province today. The wards became vacant after two councillors who were members of Independent Democrats (ID) and now have moved to the African National Congress (ANC).

South Africa: Voting running smoothly in Western Cape by-elections, SABC News (2010)

The article reports on the smooth running of the elctoral process in Western Cape by-elections.

South Africa: ANC thumps rivals in 17 by-elections, Sowetan (2010)

The article reports on the by-election results. It is reported that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) made a clean sweep with one independent candidate claiming one ward. Provinces that held the elections include Eastern Cape, Free State, Kwazulu-Natal and Western Cape.

South Africa: 'DA's support growing despite losing WC by-elections', SABC News (2010)

The article reports on the claims by Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Helen Zille that the party's support is growing despite the party's failure to claim a seat in the recent by-election held in Eastern Cape, Free State, Kwazulu-Natal and Western Cape. Mrs. Zille has denied claims that the party failed as a result of people not supporting the party's merger with Independent Democrats (ID).

South Africa: Plans in place for COPE's elective congress: Shilowa, SABC News (2010)

The article reports on the preparations for the COPE's elective congress. It is reported that senior members of the party have different views on the actual date of the congress.

South Africa: Bill Aims to Iron Out Election Kinks, All Africa (2010)

The article reports on the new bill passed by Members of Parliament. Home Affairs Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma welcomed the adoption. These are amendments to the Municipal Electoral Amendment Bill. The amendmends are reported to address problems encountered during both 2006 and 2009 elections.

South Africa: Political parties in the E Cape divided over reshuffle, SABCNews (2010)

The article reports on the division by political parties over the coming cabinet reshuffle in the Eastern Cape province. It is reported that some parties agree with the reshuffling stating that some MECs are failling to deliver while other paries question basis of shuffling.

South Africa: DA campaign trail hits the Overberg; SABCNews (2010)

The article reports on the campaign trail by the Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Helen Zille in the Western Cape. It is reported that Zille spoke to residents in the area about their concerns.

South Africa: ANC assured of Cosatu support for 2011 elections; SABCNews (2010)

The article reports on the assurance by Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) to support the African National Congress (ANC) on the upcoming 2011 local government election. This were the words of Cosatu president, S’dumo Dlamini at closing ceremony of the South African Communist Party’s Red October campaign at Ashdown in Pietermaritzburg.

South Africa: Clean sweep for ANC in Mpumalanga by-election, SABCNews (2010)

The article reports on three by-elections in Mpumalanga and three other provinces. It is reported that African National Congress (ANC) swept away all the three wards contested in Mpumalanga. Voter turnout remain to be at a low in this elections.

South Africa: Voting in W Cape by-election running smoothly, SABCNews (2010)

The article reports on the by-elections in Western Cape province. It is reported that over 3 000 people have registered for this elections. Voting operations in the areas are reported to be going on smoothly.

South Africa: ANC to discuss changing election system, SABC News (2010)

The article reports on the possible discussion by the rulling African National Congress (ANC) party. It is reported that the party will discuss the current electoral system in the country and possible other systems.

South Africa: Local government elections to top ANC Lekgotla agenda, SABCNews (2011)

The article discusses the agenda of the ANC's three-day Lekgotlha which starts today. It is reported that the upcoming 2011 local government elections top the agenda of the three-day Lekgotlha.

South Africa: IEC aims to register 1.5 mln voters for local Govt elections, SABCNews (2011)

The article discusses the preparrations by Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the upcoming local government elections. The IEC is aiming to register 1.5 million voters before the election. Registration dates have been confirmed to be 5 and 6 February 2011. Some parties have reported to been ready for the election while others still face internal conflicts.

South Africa: Motlanthe satisfied with progress made by IEC, SABCNews (2011)

The article discusses the satisfaction of the Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe on the progress made by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in preparations for the upcoming 2011 local government election.

South Africa: ANC Divided Over Western Cape Prospects, AllAfrica (2011)

The article discusses division amongst ANC members in the Western Cape province ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

South Africa: E Cape 2011 local govt elections campaign launched, SABCNews (2011)

The article discusses the launch of the local government elections campaign in the Eastern Cape province.

South Africa: ANC wins two IFP wards in KZN by-election, SABCNews (2011)

The article discusses recent by-election results in the KwaZulu-Natal province. It is reported that the ruling ANC has won the two wards that were previously held by the IFP and retained two wards. The two parties contested four wards in the province.

South Africa: Buthelezi leaves door open for chairperson, IOL (2011)

The article discusses the leadership battle within the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). It is reported that the party leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi is ready to reconcile after the chairperson to the party to court.

South Africa: Youth Urged to Register to Vote, All Africa (2011)

The article discuss the voter registration in South Africa. The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has also come out to urge South African youth to register for the upcoming local government elections. The IEC has set out 5 - 6 February 2011 as the voter registration weekend.

South Africa: IEC gears up for registration, IOL (2011)

The article discusses the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) preparedness with regard to the upcoming local government elections. It is reported that the IEC is preparing to register millions of South Africans during the set registration weekend.

South Africa: ANC losing support at ward level, Sowetan (2011)

The article reports on the findings by SA Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) on the local government elections.

South Africa: Magwaza-Msibi's new party to contest local govt elections, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the formation of the new political party by former Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) national chairperson, Zanele Magwaza-Msibi and her followers. The party is called National Freedom Party (NFP) and has been registered with the IEC and will also contest this year's local government election.

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South Africa: Now it costs more to contest elections, IOL (2011)

The article reports the party registration to contest the election. It is reported that the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has now increased registration fee.

South Africa: IEC launches Municipal elections campaign in Limpopo, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) election launch in yet another province.

South Africa: Nothing sinister in asking for election funding: ANC, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the response by African National Congress (ANC) on it's election campaign funding.

South Africa: SA must sign AU governance charter - DA, IOL (2011)

The article reports on the call by the Democratic Alliance for the country to sign the African Union (AU) charter on elections, democracy and governance,

South Africa: IEC urges youth to vote, IOL (2011)

The article reports on the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC's) encouragement on the youth to participate on the upcoming local government elections.

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South Africa: SA sees highest ever voter registration, SABCNews (2011)

The article discusses the high turn out of people especially youth during registration weekend. It is reported that this is the highest ever.

South Africa: Next voter registration date announced, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the second registration date set by the South African Indepent Electoral Commission. It is reported that the next registration weekend will be in March 5 and 6, 2011.

South Africa: ANC excited about registration drive, SABCNews (2011)

This article reports on the excitement by the ruling party on the next voter registration weekend. It is reported that the party has also postponed some of it's activities to accomodate two provincial ANC Conferences to be held in the Western Cape and the North West over the weekend.

South Africa: IEC asks Treasury for extra funding, IOL (2011)

This article reports on the request by the IEC to the Treasury to supplement its budget for the upcoming elections. It is reported that section 55 of the Municipal Electoral Amendment Act of 2010 will come to effect.

South Africa: DA sets election targets, IOL (2011)

The article reports on the preparedness of the DA in relation to the upcoming local government elections. It is reported that the party is getting ready to take control of the Western Cape province by winning all 30 Western Cape municipalities.

South Africa:ANC kicks off its election campaign today, SABCNews (2010)

The article discusses the election campaign by the ruling African National Congress (ANC). It is reported that the party started it's election campaign at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, North West province and it party was expected to unveil the party's manifesto.

South Africa: IFP, NFP drum for support in KZN, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the campaigns underway in the KwaZulu-Natal. Parties are preparating for the upcoming local government elections.

South Africa: IEC confident municipal elections will not be marred by voter apathy, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the preparedness of the IEC on the upcoming local government elections. It is reported that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is not worried about voter apathy.

South Africa: Bam assures IEC will remain accountable and transparent, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) work and readiness relating to the upcoming local government elections. In her speech, the Chairperson of the IEC ,Dr Brigalia Bam assured all that the IEC will remain accountable and transparent.

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South Africa: Election dates announced, IOL (2011)

The article reports on the election date for the upcoming local government elections. It is reported that South Africans will go to poll on the 18th May 2011.

South Africa: IEC Mpumalanga expecting 100 000 registrations this weekend, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the registration target by one of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) provincial offices.

South Africa: De Lille named DA's mayoral candidate for Cape Town, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the nomination of Patricia de Lille, leader of the Independent Democrats as the Democratic Alliance's (DA's) mayoral candidate for Cape Town.

South Africa: Service delivery tops KZN election debate, SABCNews (2011)`

The article reports on the first election debate held by the SABC in KwaZulu-Natal Province. Amongst other issues, service delivery, housing, the role of the youth and drug abuse were topping the procedings.

South Africa: ‘Use the right to vote’, IOL (2011)

Democratic Alliance leader, Helen Zille encouraged people to exercise the right to vote during her speech on Monday. This came as she delivered her speech on Human Rights day in South Africa.

South Africa: IEC warns against hurly burly, IOL (2011)

The South African Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has issued a strong warning against political parties campaigning within restricted areas. It is reported that this came as chief electoral officer, Pansy Tlakula addressed the National Assembly committee yesterday.

South Africa: IEC briefs Parliament on election, IOL (2011)

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa had a meeting yesterday with the members of Parliament's portfolio committee to brief them on the preparations relating to the upcoming local government elections.

South Africa: Elections manual for journalists, IOL (2011)

A local government election manual was launched yesterday for South African journalist. This will help journalists on how to cover and report on electoral matters. The manual is the result of a cooperation between the South African IEC and the Open Society Foundation for SA (OSF-SA).

South Africa: DA confident of victory in Bitou, SABCNews (2011)

Parties are busy campaigning ahead of this year's local government elections. Democratic Alliance and it's leader, Helen Zille, has taken its campaign to Bitou municipality at Plettenberg Bay in the Southern Cape. It is reported that the party is confident of a win in Bitou.

South Africa: Mompati returns to ANC from COPE, IOL (2011)

The article discusses the return of some members to the ANC in the Northern Cape province. It is reported that these are members who had earlier joined one of the opposition parties in the country, COPE.

South Africa:More independent candidates for KZN, IOL (2011)

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa in KwaZulu-Natal has reported a large number of independent candidates in the province for the upcoming local government elections.

South Africa: IEC ordered to accept NPP candidate list, IOL (2011)

The article reports on Court order from the Electoral Court in Bloemfontein to the Independent Electoral Commission to accept the National People's Party's candidate list. It is reported that the IEC refused the list stating that NPP,leader Badih Chaaban missed the 5pm deadline on March 25.

South Africa: Cape Town hotly contested amid municipal elections, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the city Cape Town, which is likely to be one of fiercely cities contested. It is reported that thirty two political parties and many more candidates will contest for the city.

South Africa: Blind voters will get secret ballot: IEC, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the special arrangements made by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) for Braille users to cast secret votes.

SA has reputation of holding credible elections, SABCNews (2011)

It is reported that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) held a draw for the positions on the ballot paper today in preparation for next month's local government elections. In her speech, the IEC Chair,Dr. Brigalia Bam says after seventeen years of democracy, the country has a reputation of holding credible elections. She attributed this to the commitment by the all electoral stakeholders.

South Africa: Respect voters’ wishes: Bam, IOL (2011)

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairwoman, Brigalia Bam had on Wednesday urged candidates and parties to respect the wishes of voters in the upcoming local government elections. It was reported that this was at a time she was delivering a speech at a ceremony where the leaders of political parties were to sign the Electoral Code of Conduct.

South Africa:ANC hits the election trail, IOL (2011)

Election campaigns are underway. It is reported that social networks are being used to gain support. This article reports on the slow campaign by the African National Congress (ANC) and the causes thereof. It is reported that the ANC, for the first time, allowed communities to participate in selection of ward candidates which caused some delays in the campaign process.

SA women urged to know their vote, SABCNews (2011)

This article reports on issues facing South African women living in rural areas ahead May 18 poll.

South Africa: Zuma urges citizens to go and vote on May 18, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the 27th annual Freedom Day celebrations across the country yesterday. It is reported that Political Parties took advantage of the Freedom Day celebrations to garner support for the coming local government elections.

South Africa: Voter apathy to hit ANC hard in poll, IOL (2011)

The article reports on the ruling party's support since 1994. It is reported that there is a steedy decline in the support of the ruling, African National Congress (ANC).

South Africa: COPE to surprise many: Lekota, SABCNews (2011)

Ahead of the upcoming 2011 local government elections, parties are confident to do well. It is reported that Congress of the People (COPE) believes it will surprise many, by taking over some municipalities and in a number of provinces.

South Africa: IEC chair applauds parties for political tolerance, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the satisfaction by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the conduct by political parties during the campaign process ahead of this years local governmnet elections. During the briefing of business leaders, in Johannesburg, the IEC Chairperson, Dr. Brigalia Bam said, "This is something we must celebrate which is a sign of growth for us as South Africa in which we are beginning to understand that all of us in the country have a right to our opinion."

South Africa: Cele to assure police readiness ahead of elections, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the readiness of the Police in South Africa ahead of 2011 local government elections. It is reported that the National Police Commissioner, General Bheki Cele,will highlight the police's readiness in Table View near Cape Town today.

South Africa: Cost of election cheaper: IEC, IOL (2011)

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has reported a drop on the cost of elections of the years. When comparing the cost for elections for 1994 and 2011, The IEC deputy chief electoral officer, Norman du Plessis said, the cost of elections per vote in South Africa has dropped dramatically since 1994.

Electioneering in full swing across SA, SABCNews (2011)

With only two weeks left before 2011 local government elections, parties are out in full force to lobby for votes.

South Africa: Allow workers to vote - ANC, IOL (2011)

The article reports on the call by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party to all employers to release employee on voting day to go and vote on the upcoming local government election.

South Africa: Highest number of first-time voters to date, IOL (2011)

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has seen the highest number of first time voters. It is reported that the KwaZulu-Natal province has received the largest number of all the provinces, recording a total of 30 106 young voters.

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South Africa: IEC promises transparency, IOL (2011)

The independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa has promised to deliver a smooth and transparent voting process. In her statement during the launch of the national results operations centre in Pretoria, chairwoman DR. Bam said, the democratic process was taking its course in Africa.

South Africa: Cape Town mayoral candidates go head-to-head, SABCNews (2011)

Mayoral candidates in Cape Town went on a debate in a workshop debate organised by Institute for Democracy in South Africa (Idasa). Titled 'Local Government Elections: The Race for Cape Town'. Candidates took the opportunity at the platform provided to woo voters.

South Afrca: IEC Chairperson introduces new commissioner, SABCNews (2011)

The South African Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has a new commissioner. Speaking at the Results Operations Centre (ROC), Chairperson Dr. Brigalia Bam took the opportunity to formally introduce Judge Thami Makhanya as the new commissioner. She went on to inform that one of the five commissioners had to be a judge according to the Electoral Act.

South Africa: Election facts and figures, Times Live (2011)

The article gives a concise explanation of the upcoming municipal elections in South Africa and highlights some of its newer aspects, including the further implementation of proportional representation.

South Africans vote in crucial local elections, BBC (2011)

South Africans are voting in a municipal election considered to be a litmus test for the two main national parties.

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South Africa: Politicians’ final words before results, IOL (2011)

While waiting for the official announcement of local government election results on Saturday, political party leaders spent most part of the day on social networking sites. It is reported that some leaders used the sites to sent messages of support while others were debating the results that had come in.

South Africa: DA retains Cape Town: IEC, IOL (2011)

The results released by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has declared the Democratic Alliance (DA) as the winner in the city of Cape Town. It is reported that the DA has has also secured a number of municipalities in the Western Cape province.

South Africa: IEC: Elections free and fair, IOL (2011)

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has declared the 2011 local government election free and fair. When making the declaration, Dr. Bam praised political parties for accepting the adjudication of disputes by the IEC.

South Africa: Zuma: Polls about basic issues, IOL (2011)

At the announcement of the results of the 2011 local government elections, at the IEC's election centre in Pretoria, President Jacob Zuma said that this years elections placed the delivery of basic services under the spotlight.

South Africa: ANC in charge, DA grows support, IOL (2011)

The Independent Electoral Commission officially declared the 2011 local government election results on Saturday in Pretoria. The rulling African National Congress (ANC) took 61,95 percent of the vote nationally and was followed by the Democratic Alliance, which claimed 23.94 percent of the votes.

South Africa: UDM wants recount, IOL (2011)

The United Democratic Movement has requested a recount in two Eastern Cape municipalities. The leader, Bantu Holomisa claims that party agents were refused to observe the counting process.

South Africa:Political parties welcome election results, SABCNews (2011)

Parties and Independent candidates in South Africa are satisfied with the way the Independent Electoral Commission handled the election process. This comes after the announcement of election results on Saturday.

South Africa: Coalition talks start among parties, SABCNews (2011)

Parties across the country will be locked in meetings this week trying to form coalitions.

South Africa: Parties have one week to remove election posters, SABCNews (2011)

Johannesburg metro police has giving parties one week to remove their posters or face a fine of R200 per poster.

South Afrca: ‘People don’t know how to vote’, IOL (2011)

The African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) are worried abou two city wards that had most spoilt ballots. It is reported that the spoilt ballots exceeded the national average in this cities.

South Africa: No interference will be tolerated - ANC, IOL (2011)

The article reports on the upcoming African National Congress Youth League's elective conference. The conference is expected to take place later this month.

South Africa: Maile: Gauteng Youth League backs Malema, IOL (2011)

The current youth league leader, Julius Malema looks set to be re-elected as the league’s presidency later this month. Malema has the backing of five regions so far.

South Africa: IEC dismisses vote-rigging claims in F State, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on allegations of vote rigging in the Free State province. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in the province has dimissed such allegations saying that all the results were independently audited before being declared.

South Africa: Parties pushing it with election posters, IOL (2011)

Parties are urged to remove their election campaign posters or the council will remove them at the promulgated tariff of R27, 00 per poster.

South Africa: Malema’s push for young blood, IOL (2011)

The article reports on the currently underway ANC youth league elective congress. The conference started yesterday and it is expected to end Sunday.

South Africa: Floor nominations seen as vital in ANCYL race for top job, SABCNews (2011)

Nominations and elections for the ANC Youth League leadership will only happen once reports had been tabled. This are warning coming out of a tense Youth League conference held in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

South Africa: Zille: Our democracy has advanced, IOL (2011)

Democratic Alliance leader, Helen Zille claims that one day, May 18 will be regarded as a turning point for our democracy. She said this in her speech in Frischgewaagd in the North West province during the Youth day celebration on June 16.

South Africa: Malema stirs debate on leadership, IOL (2011)

The article is about the African National Congress(ANC)leadership succession debate. It is reported the ANC Youth League wants the debate open.

South Africa: IEC Scoops International Award, AllAfrica (2011)

It is reported that the use technology had helped the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa win the United Nations Public Service Award (UNPSA) for Preventing and Combating Corruption in the Public Service, the awards will be held in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, on Thursday.

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South Africa: Disappointment at election gender figures, News 24 (2011)

This article reports on the state of gender participation in South Africa. It discusses data pertaining to the percentage of women and men voting and running for elections and finds that the participation of women is dropping.

South Africa: Failed alliance is a real threat: Cosatu, News24 (2011)

The article reports on the concerns by Cosatu on the alliance partnership. Alliance partners include ANC, Cosatu, the SA Communist Party and the SA National Civics Organisation. Cosatu is reportedly worried that the alliance could fail.

South Africa: ANC probes Gauteng election lists, IOL (2011)

The ANC Investigating Task Team (ITT) has arrived in the Gauteng province. The team is probing alleged nomination list irregularities in the recent local government elections. It is led by NEC member and Home Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.

South Africa: ANC to woo members, Sowetanlive (2011)

The ruling African National Congress (ANC) has lanched one million membership recruitment drive yesterday. In his speech at the launch, President Jacob Zuma called the drive the M-Plan. He said the plan is named after Nelson Mandela's famous M-Plan, which was an underground recruitment campaign during the repressive government in 1950.

South Africa: Mass resignation costs IEC, IOL (2011)

A large number of ANC members have decided to resign as councillors to keep their government jobs and more resignations are still coming in. This results in larger cost for the IEC as it has to run by-election. IEC spokeswoman, Kate Bapela logistical arrangements including hiring and traing staff, print ballot papers and distribute pamphlets come at a cost.

SADC told to grow some teeth, Mail and Guardian (2011)

Many civil society organisations warned of the deteriorating political situation in many SADC countries. It is reported that in most of these countries, there is violence, killings of human rights defenders and increasing human insecurity amongst other things.

South Africa: Action against Malema overdue: UDM, IOL (2011)

One of South Africa's opposition parties, United Democratic Movement (UDM) has come out to say that the ANC's action against its youth wing leader Julius Malema is long overdue. This comes after the statement was released by the ANC saying Malema had been charged with violating the ANC constitution.

South Africa: ANC spurns youth league overtures, Sowetan Live (2011)

The African National Congress (ANC) is going ahead with the charges against ANC Youth League leader, Julius Malema and the spokesman, Floyd Shivambu. The two have been charged with various violations of the ANC constitution.

South Africa: Branches need stronger voice: Mantashe, IOL (2011)

ANC secretary general, Gwede Mantashe says ANC branches must be allowed to think and decide for themselves. He says the party is trying to avoid situations similar to that of the run up to Polokwane elective conference.

South Africa: ‘No tensions’ at NFP-IFP meeting, IOL (2011)

The newly formed National Freedom Party(NFP) and the Inkatha Freedom Party(IFP) met to discuss violence taking place between members of the two parties in KwaZulu-Natal and to commit to work towards attaining peace province.

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South Africa: Streets closed ahead of Malema hearing, IOL (2011)

Ahead of a disciplinary hearing against its ANC Youth League leaders, supporters of the league president gathered outside the ruling party's headquarters resulting in some streets in Johannesburg's city centre were closing off earlier today.

South Africa: Cosatu joins disapproval of ANCYL unrest, IOL (2011)

Cosatu has condemn the behaviour of supporters of league president Julius Malema in the Johannesburg CBD today. It is reported that some of the supporters threw stones at the journalists and police around the ANC headoffices. This incidents happened today as the league president is due to appear before the ANC's disciplinary committee. It is expected that his his spokesman, Floyd Shivambu will also appear before the committee tomorrow.

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South Africa: ANC moves Youth League hearing, IOL (2011)

The ANC has changed the venue for the ANC Youth League disciplinary hearing. In a statement realised by ANC national disciplinary committee chairman, Derek Hanekom, the ANC said disruptions caused last week has resolved to move the venue for the hearing.

South Africa: ANC turns the screws on rioters, Times Live (2011)

The ANC has vowed to deal with those involved in burning ANC flags and T-shirts and "ill-discipline". This acts of violence were seen last week's during the disciplinary hearing of ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema. It is reported the ANC will focus on those who mobilised people to embark on the violent protest. The Party said it was also aware of ANC Youth League holding provincial general council meetings throughout the country.

South Africa: Keep leadership debate alive: ANC, IOL (2011)

It is reported that ANC's Gauteng secretary, David Makhura on Wednesday said that the discussion about future party leaders must be left open. It is said that the ANC national executive committee (NEC) had decided to leave branches to decide for themselves on leadership choices.

South Africa: By-elections underway in several provinces, SABCNews (2011)

The first municipal ward by-elections after the 2011 municipal elections started yesterday in five provinces, namely, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Western Cape. This by-elections were triggered by either deaths or resignations of ward councillors.

South Africa: IEC candidates grilled on political background, IOL (2011)

The two terms for four members of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) South Africa is nearing an end. The interview panel yesterday inteviewed 16 candidates to fill the four vacancies.

South Africa: Mayor bags top party position, Sowetanlive (2011)

ANC's Johannesburg region held their election over the weekend. Parks Tau, who is the current Johannesburg mayor, was elected chairman unopposed.

South Africa: Parties welcome cabinet changes, IOL (2011)

After President Jacob Zuma's decision to axe two cabinet ministers yesterday, most opposition parties welcomed the decision. Zuma went on to suspent the police national commissioner with immediate effect.

South Africa: Party organises political classes, IOL (2011)

The ANC in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province has agreed that all its councillors must attend compulsory political classes. This is aimed at bolstering the quality of leadership and performance at local level.

South Africa: Mazibuko wins DA leadership race, IOL (2011)

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has a new parliamentary leader. Lindiwe Mazibuko was this morning elected the parliamentary leader of the party. She unseated incumbent Athol Trollip after securing the majority of votes.

South Africa: Battle lines drawn ahead of ANC Limpopo conference, Mail and Guardian (2011)

The African National Congress (ANC) provincial conference is currently underway in the Limpopo province. The ANC members are expected to elect their provincial leaders during this elective conference.

South Africa: Motlanthe warns against ANC factions, IOL (2011)

It is reported that Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe arrived this afternoon at the University of Limpopo's Turfloop campus. This is where the elective conference is being held this weekend. It is reported that Motlante warned ANC members against factions.

South Africa: ANC Centennial to Draw 46 Leaders, but Doubts for Mandela, AllAfrica (2012)

The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is preparing for its 100th anniversary bash this weekend. The party is still unsure if the former president, Nelson Mandela will attend. The party chairwoman, Baleka Mbete said they remain hopeful.

South Africa: DA council ousted in W Cape, Sowetan Live (2012)

It is reported that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has taken over control of one of the municipalities in the Western Cape. It is reported that ANC joined forces with civic organisations in this municipality.

South Africa: African leaders first post-Gaddafi summit, News24 (2012)

Preparations for AU summit are underway. At the centre stage will be election for the post of chairman of the AU commission. It is reported that South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is one of the candidates for the position.

South Africa: Youth need to strengthen democracy, IOL (2012)

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela on Friday said the youth need to do more to strengthen democracy and human rights in Africa. She was speaking at the official opening of the University of Pretoria's masters' degree in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa.

South Africa: Motlanthe calls for a political solution to the ANCYL problem, Mail & Guardian (2012)

Speaking at the ANC Youth League's lekgotla held in Centurion, Pretoria, deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called for a political solution to the ANC Youth League leadership's disciplinary woes.

South Africa: Leaders should be politically mature, IOL (2012)

This news article is about views of one of the ANC executive committee members, Fikile Mbalula, written in his personal capacity. He says the ANC leadership should be appointed against a backdrop of the challenges facing the party. This challenges includes, unemployment, education and health.

South Africa: D-Day for Malema, IOL (2012)

It is reported that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) will make an announcement about the future of Julius Malema today.

South Africa: ANC succession race hots up, Sowetanlive (2012)

The article is about the African National Congress's (ANC) succession race. It is reported that the ANC Youth League has come out strongly to say who their preferred candidates are, including Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe as the party leader and Fikile Mbalula as secretary general of the ANC.

South Africa: ‘ANC worried about DA's growing black support’, SABCNews (2012)

It is reported that the Democratic Alliance (DA) and its leader, Helen Zille went on a campaign trail on the Cape West coast. The area is expected to have by-election on Wednesday.

South Africa: Malema to be expelled - reports, IOL (2012)

News coming out suggest that ANC Youth League president, Julius Malema will be expelled today. It is said that the ANC’s national disciplinary committee of appeals (NDCA) was set to confirm his expulsion later today.

South Africa: ANCYL NEC proud of Limpopo, IOL (2012)

It is reported that the ANC Youth League's national executive committee (NEC) yesterday congratulated its Limpopo branch for holding successful elective conference. Reports also say that another parallel Limpopo ANCYL conference was held at the weekend in Seshego, where Malema's home is located, by disbanded branches.

South Africa: Out! ANC upholds Julius Malema's expulsion, Mail & Guardian (2012)

The article is about the expulsion of Julius Malema from the ANC. The ruling party's national disciplinary committee chairperson, Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed this late Tuesday marking the formal end to disciplinary proceedings against Malema.

South Africa: Cosatu accepts Malema decision, IOL (2012)

In this article Cosatu, one of the tripartite alliance partners said they accept and respect the decisions of the ANC disciplinary procedures. This comes out after the ANC disciplinary committee of appeals announced last night that Malema's expulsion from the ANC has been upheld.

South Africa: ANC youth league demands Malema reinstatement, Sowetan Live (2012)

The article reports on demands made by the ANC youth league for its expelled leaders to be reinstated. Abner Mosase, member of the national working committee said each time the ANC meet, they will persuade them to listen to this logic.

South Africa: KZN's eThekwini wants Zuma re-elected, Sowetan Live (2012)

The article reports on the preferential candidate for ANC leadership ahead of the elective congress later this year. It is reported that one of the most powerful and the biggest ANC region, eThekwini has endorsed Jacob Zuma.

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South Africa: Party funding reform urgent: Phosa, IOL (2012)

In this article, ANC treasurer general, Mathews Phosa raises concerns over Political Party funding in South Africa. He said party funding reforms are urgently needed. He was addressing party fund-raising workshop held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

South Africa: DA closing in on ANC, warns Vavi, IOL (2012)

In this article, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi calls for a shift in attitudes and an ethical turnaround in the alliance. It is reported he warned the alliance of the increasing confidence in the opposition party, Democratic Alliance (DA).

South Africa: Block challenged at ANC gathering, IOL (2012)

The article reports on the ANC provincial elective conference. It is reported that only two position were contested, that is provincial chairperson and provincial secretary positions.

South Africa: They intimidate everybody - Malema, IOL (2012)

In this article, expelled ANC Youth League president, Julius Malema accuses the some ANC memebers of establishing fear and intimidation within the party.

South Arica: Zuma must go, Limpopo ANCYL, Sowetan Live (2012)

In this article, ANC Youth League leaders in Limpopo province declare that they would support Kgalema Motlanthe. It is reported that they said they will mobilise againg Zuma so that he does not get re-elected at the December elective conference in Mangaung.

South Africa: Mangaung ‘can help a DA-led coalition topple ANC’, IOL (2012)

In this article, the opposition party in South Africa, the Democratic Alliance(DA) sees the upcoming African National Congress(ANC) elective conference as an opportunity for them to grow. The DA plans build on the divisions within the ANC to gain support in the Free State province.

South Africa: Dlamini-Zuma’s AU win hailed, IOL (2012)

In this article, South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's election as the chairperson of the African Union Commission is hailed by many.

South Africa: ‘Motlanthe will be president’: Lamola, IOL (2012)

In this article, ANCYL deputy president, Ronald Lamola addresses the ANC Youth League's Dr Mxolisi Majombozi branch at the University of the Witwatersrand. It is reported that he said Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe will become ANC president.

South Africa: Leadership change is no sin – Mashatile, City Press (2012)

As the ANC elective conference draws close, members are also declaring who they will elect to lead the party. In this article, ANC Gauteng chairperson, Paul Mashatile addresses a large crowd of ANC Youth League (ANCYL) supporters telling them leadership change is no sin.

South Africa: Mangaung 'a numbers game', Times Live (2012)

In this article, the ANC release it membership status per province. These membership figures, will be used to determine the number of delegates who will represent provinces later this year at the ANC's elective conference in Mangaung, the Free State, in December.

South Africa: ANC decides on Mangaung voting formula, IOL (2012)

In this article, the ANC announces the voting formula for its upcoming elective conference. The conference is expected to be held in Mangaung, Free State province.

South Africa: ANCYL: Motlanthe’s our man for president, IOL (2012)

In this article, the ANC Youth League’s (ANCYL) names their first choice for ANC president ahead of the party's elective conference which is expected to held in December in Mangaung, Free State.

South Africa: Zuma’s offer to Motlanthe, IOL (2012)

In this article, it is reported that President Jacob Zuma has offered Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe the position of president of the country after the 2014 general election in exchange for Motlante not challenging Zuma in the November 2012 elective conference. This will create two centres of power that would have Zuma run the party while Motlanthe governed the country.

South Africa: DA ready to focus on 2014 elections, IOL (2012)

In this article, the opposition party, DA re-elects Helen Zille as party leader. Speaking after the party's elective conference, she said the country's political landscape would be fundamentally altered come 2014 general elections.

South Africa: Zuma uncontested in KZN, IOL (2012)

In this article, Jacob Zuma is nominated for the presidency of the African National Congress (ANC) uncontested in the KwaZulu-Natal nomination conference. It is reported that all provincial branches of the ANC nominated Zuma for the presidency and Gwede Mantashe for general secretary portfolio.

South Africa: Motlanthe criticises ANC election process, Sowetan (2012)

In this article, Deputy President, Kgalema Motlanthe criticises ANC election process. He said, he will not lead an organisation where he has no sense of what the members think of him.

South Africa: ANC, ANCYL working on weaknesses, IOL (2013)

In this article, the ANC and the ANC Youth League look at working on the weaknesses within the league.

South Africa: Ramphele to start new political party - report, Sowetan (2013)

In this article, Mamphela Ramphele plans to start new political party.

South Africa: Opposition parties hope to change face of politics, SABC (2013)

It this article, Opposition parties say 2013 is a crucial year for changing the face of politics. It is reported that parties are to unify under one banner to take on the ANC at the 2014 polls.

South Africa: ANCYL move not linked to Mantashe, IOL (2013)

In this article, Jackson Mthembu, African National Congress spokesman says that the decision made on the future of the ANC Youth League had nothing Gwede or anybody else. He went on to say that the NEC (national executive committee) is the leading structure and therefore can change any recommendation.

South Africa: N West ANC fails to register candidate, IOL (2013)

In this article, ANC in the North West province fail to meet the deadline for registering candidates to contest a by-election.

South Africa: ANC tells councillors to resign, IOL (2013)

In this article, ANC's top leaders asks officials in Eastern Cape's Mbizana municipality to resign.

South Africa: Party funding to go up to R114.8m, Sowetan Live (2013)

In this article 14 parties represented in the National Assembly and provincial legislatures received an increased annual allocation. In her statement, IEC spokesman Kate Bapela said, this funds will be allocated in proportion to the number of seats each party holds in the National Assembly and the provincial legislatures.

South Africa: ANC delegates call for axing of leaders, Sowetan Live (2013)

In this article, ANC delegated attending the ANC's Vhembe regional general council in Limpopo call for disbandment of regional committees and branches.

South Africa: Two-thirds majority unhealthy - Zille, IOL (2013)

In this article, DA leader Helen Zille, says two-thirds majority unhealthy for a constitutional democracy.

South Africa: IFP leader upbeat ahead of 2014 elections, SABCNews (2013)

In this report, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi is optimistic about the upcoming general elections. This comes after the IFP won most of the by-elections held in the KwaZulu -Natal province.

South Africa: DA takes back Tlokwe, Sowetan Live (2013)

In this article, the Democratic Alliance North West resumed control of the Tlokwe municipality in Potchefstroom. This comes after all parties including the ANC voted unanimously to return the DA to the position of mayor. The African National Congress in North West was unhappy about this saying councillors in Tlokwe behaved in a manner that is against the ANC principles and constitution.

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South Africa: By-election postponement welcomed, IOL (2013)

In this article, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) postpones by-election in Ward 39, eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal provence. This comes after allegations of voter registration fraud.

South Africa: Suspend Tlakula - IEC commissioners, News24 (2013)

In this article, some commissioners want the IEC chairperson suspended. This comes after the damning report by the public protector.

South Africa: We are free from political influence: IEC, SABCNews (2013)

In this article, Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Terry Tselane says the IEC is free from political influence. This comes as the IEC gears up for the upcoming general elections.

South Africa: ANCWL supports using Mbeki to campaign in Gauteng, SABCNews (2013)

As parties prepare for the upcoming general elections, ANC Women’s League says it sees no problem in sing former President Thabo Mbeki to campaign in Gauteng province.

South Africa:Northern Cape ANC aims for 70% in 2014 poll, SABCNews (2013)

In this article, the ANC in the Northern Cape aims for 70% in the upcoming general elections. The party was holding Provincial List Conference in Kimberley, where branches were nominating candidates who will represent the party in government after the elections.

South Africa: IFP biggest loser in Nongoma by-elections, SABCNews (2013)

In this article, The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) loose all three by-elections in Nongoma. It is reported that the vacancies were as a result of the resignation of three IFP councillors who joined the ANC in August.

South Africa: More than a million new voters register, SABCNews (2013)

In this article, the IEC claims to have recorded over 1.1 million new voters.

South Africa: Political leaders drum-up support across SA, SABCNews (2013)

In this article, parties move across the country to get voters to register for upcoming elections.

South Africa: Ramphele: This is an astonishing moment for SA, News24 (2014)

In this article, the Democratic Alliance (DA) names Agang SA leader, Mamphela Ramphele as their presidential candidate in the 2014 general election.

South Africa: ANC list conference starts Monday, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, the African National Congress (ANC) begin their list conference Pretoria. It is in this conference that the party will decide who will represent the it in the national and provincial assemblies after the general elections in 2014.

South Africa: Elections need independent monitors- Agang SA, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, Mamphela Ramphele of Agang SA calls for urgent need of independent monitors during the elections. This comes after claims that some voters in the Tlokwe by-elections in the North West province.

South Africa: IEC deregisters fives parties, IOL (2014)

In this article, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) deregisteres five political parties. The IEC says it had written to the parties to find out if they still exist or active but did not get feedback.

South Africa: Ramphele defends decision to pull out of DA deal, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, Agang SA leader, Dr Mamphela Ramphele defends her decision to pull out of the Democratic Alliance (DA) deal.

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South Africa: 2014 election date announced, News24 (2014)

In this article, the presidency has announces the 2014 election date. The 2014 national elections will be held on 7 May 2014.

South Africa: More than a million register to vote, Sowetan Live (2014)

In this article, the IEC reports over 1.2 million voters registered on the first day of the second and last registration drive ahead of the 2014 national elections. Registration went smooth despite heavy rains in other parts of the country.

South Africa: IEC chair to defend her position, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, chairperson of the IEC, Adv. Pansy Tlakula says she is ready defend her position in the Electoral Court. A number of opposition parties want her to step down over the IEC headquarters lease scandal.

South Africa: Mugabe backs the ANC for the 2014 elections, News24 (2014)

In this artice, Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe throwS his weight behind the ANC stating they have the country's best interest at heart.

South Africa: ANC can't satisfy everyone: Gigaba, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, Public Enterprises Minister, Malusi Gigaba says the ruling ANC cannot satisfy everyone. This comes after the party lost seats in the recent elections.

South Africa: DA Youth leader selected to study in the US, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, Another young Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mbali Ntuli who is DA Youth leader resigns to take up a study opportunity in the US. She is one of the first ever Young African Leadership Initiative Washington Fellowship.

South Africa: Electoral Court's recommendation on Tlakula serves as a warning, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, the Electoral Court's recommends that IEC chairperson Pansy Tlakula be removed from her post. In a written judgment the court has found that Tlakula had compromised the IEC's independence and integrity. Parties which filed the complained welcomed the ruling.

South Africa: Pansy Tlakula resigns, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, the chairperson of the electoral commission of South Africa, Pansy Tlakula hands in her resignation letter. This comes after months of fighting for her job following calls by several opposition political parties demanding her resignation. Parties argued that her integrity had been compromised.

South Africa: IEC candidates quizzed on political ties, Sowetan Live (2014)

In this article, the interviews for IEC Chairperson position are underway. It is reported that Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, also asked candidates about their their political affiliation.

South Africa: Vuma Mashinini appointed IEC commissioner, SABCNews (2015)

In this article, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa gets a new commissioner.

Municipal voters head to the polls on Wednesday, Sowetan Live (2015)

Municipal ward by-elections will take place in five provinces on Wednesday 6th May 2015 the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said on Monday.

South Africa: ANC wins seven out of ten wards in by-elections, SABCNews (2015)

In this article, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) announced results of the by-elections held across the country on Wednesday with the ANC winning seven (7) out of ten (10) wards contested.

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South Africa: IEC to re-advertise vacancy, IOL (2015)

In this article, the presidency is asked to re-advertise the electoral commissioner vacancy of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). This is as a result of gender and race representivity required.

South Africa: Handover of ward boundaries 'the staring gun' for 2016 municipal elections: Electoral Commission, Sowetan Live (2015)

In this article, the IEC prepares for the upcoming local government elections. The Municipal Demarcation Board has now handed over the final ward boundaries to the IEC.