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Will President Cyril Ramaphosa Resign? Five Questions We Answer For You

Global UpfrontMay 9, 2026May 9, 20260

The shape-shifting Constitutional Court judgment raises fundamental political questions for South Africa’s future. The court ordered on 8 May 2026 that an impeachment committee into

Assessing South Africa’s Coup Risk Amid Military Dissent And Political Turmoil

Global UpfrontAug 18, 2025August 18, 20250

By Dr Joan Swart, August 18, 2025 In the shadow of South Africa’s 30-year democratic milestone, a chilling narrative has emerged: the spectre of a

South Africa’s Police Serve The ANC Insiders, Not The People: Here’s How It Happened

Global UpfrontJul 23, 2025July 23, 20250

By Ivor Chipkin After South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, there was significant optimism about police reform in the country. Impressive steps were taken

Xenophobic South Africans Demand President Ramaphosa’s Resignation Over Nigeria Visa Deal

Global UpfrontDec 7, 2024December 7, 20240

Xenophobic South Africans are kicking over the recent decision of President Cyril Ramaphosa to relax visa rules for Nigerian businessmen and tourists including grant of

Lessons From South African Elections, Daily Trust Editorial of Friday June 14, 2024

Global UpfrontJun 14, 2024June 14, 20240

South Africans went to the polls with much expectations riding both on the conduct of the elections and the outcome. In the build up to

South Africa & GNU: Unpacking The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of It All

Global UpfrontJun 8, 2024June 8, 20240

By Ferial Haffajee, Daily Maverick ith 10 days before a government is formed after the shape-shifting May 29 election, which delivered no clear winner, the

1994 2.0: ANC Will Form A Government Of National Unity ‘To Tackle Pressing Issues’ – Ramaphosa

Global UpfrontJun 7, 2024June 7, 20240

After failing to secure a majority in the recent elections, the ANC will start negotiations with other parties to form a government of national unity.

Death Of A Liberation Movement: How South Africa’s ANC Became Just A Regular Political Party – With Some Help From Jacob Zuma

Global UpfrontJun 7, 2024June 7, 20240

By Roger Southall The African National Congress (ANC), the party that’s led South Africa since the first democratic elections in 1994, has long considered itself

ANC Wins 159 Of 400 Seats In South Africa’s National Assembly As Party Of Nelson Mandela Loses Majority

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2024June 2, 20240

The African National Congress (ANC) has won considerably fewer than half the seats in South Africa’s National Assembly. It has taken 159 of 400, the country’s

South Africa Election: ANC To Face Coalition Demands As They Lose Majority In Landmark Vote

Global UpfrontJun 1, 2024June 1, 20240

By Yousra Elbagir, Africa correspondent @YousraElbagir The cogs are turning hard and fast in the African National Congress (ANC) machinery as a bid to win