We’ve got a pastor in the house and “the man who bought McDonald’s to Mzansi”. Here’s what Ramaphosa, Maimane and Malema have done outside of politics.

DA leader Mmusi Maimane is adamant that Cyril Ramaphosa has got something to hide when it comes to paying tax, and he’s asking SARS to investigate.

Thousands of voters took to the streets of the biggest cities in the world on Saturday, as our overseas voters went to the polls for the 2019 Elections.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said that South Africans cannot all be considered free while corruption continues to eat away at society.

Helen Zille let rip at The Economist after the publication seemingly “endorsed” Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the country’s elections.

Freedom Day will be the ultimate electioneering showdown between the top three.

Through their vote, South Africans have an opportunity that comes once every five years to punish or to reward leadership.

According to the IEC, there are 29 000 eligible voters who have the chance to make their mark tomorrow.

The DA says R120-million on a venue change is unnecessary.

If the Democratic Alliance had ideas about sitting down for coalition talks with the Economic Freedom Fighters, they’ve got it all wrong.

The IRR’s voter survey suggests that the ANC’s loss will be the EFF’s gains in the upcoming elections.

Malema says that he is too busy campaigning to open the financial books.

The former DA leader did not mince his words regarding his feelings about the EFF and ANC.

A pet salamander called Rokkie became the unlikely hero of diffusing tension during a protest in Turffontein, South Africa, on Tuesday.

The only poll that matters is the elections themselves on 8 May according to the Democratic Alliance.

Time has healed all wounds for Thabo Mbeki, who has publicly announced he’ll be supporting the ANC: He’s kept clear of the party for more than 10 years.

Has electioneering gone a bit too far?

The EFF reject the claims of Zolile Xalisa, who left the party for the African Transformation Movement this month. He says Julius Malema “abused” party funds.

The battle between Patricia de Lille and the DA now joins “the universe” on the list of things that are simply never ending. Now a judge is set to step in.

It’s no secret that high-ranking politicians get a fair few salary perks, and life is good for Ramaphosa, Maimane and Malema: Here’s what you need to know.

The three major parties of South Africa all have their own representation from overseas. But just how well are the ANC, DA and EFF supported abroad?

You can’t keep all the people happy, all of the time. Jimmy Manyi and his ATM party are experiencing some teething problems ahead of the elections.

It’s very likely that, should the ANC take less than 50% of the vote, Julius Malema and the EFF would become coalition kingmakers. But they’ve got some requests.

Your favourite celebrities won’t be performing in Orlando on 5 May.

Internal conflict as members of the ANC try to get to the coveted seats of power.

The cancer has metastasised and the abnormal has been turned into the new normal.

Gauteng ANC head of elections, Lebogang Maile, has already refuted suggestions of a coalition government.

Just hours after responding to speculation he had fallen ill, Julius Malema was seemingly prepared to put his life on the line during a rally in KZN.

A Johannesburg think-tank have found that South Africa has had a fall from grace like no other country, and the Zuma legacy could muzzle Cyril Ramaphosa.

Mmusi Maimane and co will be rubbing their hands with glee when they see this. The Good Governance Index is just what the doctor ordered for the DA.

Will you save your two left feet from the torment or is this the revolutionary banger our democracy has been waiting for?

Ramaphosa caught, yet again, with his gloves off.

After declaring its intentions to grow South Africa “togher”, the ANC says it will kill off opposition parties’ campaigns by merely removing a billboard with a spelling error.

Here we go again. Both the DA and Patricia de Lille have moved on to pastures new in the past six months, but an IEC complaint has reignited their feud.

It no longer looks as if we will be treated to a Cyril Ramaphosa vs Mmusi Maimane head-to-head debate. The preisdent’s participation has been ruled out.

Political parties have become acutely aware of the importance of fostering a solid brand identity.

Are the ANC fans of small parish towns in Ireland, or did their spellcheck malfunction? The party have scored another own goal ahead of the 2019 Elections.

Not even a slap on the wrist for the secretary-general.

The ANC is set to face a tough ballot on 8 May.

Mmusi Maimane engaged with citizens in Kwa-Zulu Natal today, urging them to take the ANC’s food parcels but “vote for change.”

The foreseeable future is a bleak one for the DA, says latest survey report.

Malema put his own spin on infamous apartheid-era struggle song, ‘Aw Dubul’ibhunu’, better known as ‘Shoot the Boer’.

Herman Mashaba warned South Africans about voting the “charming” Ramaphosa into power.

If you’re wondering how the Peter Marais / Freedom Front Plus experiment is going, we’re at this stage: He’s fully-backing the whites-only town of Orania.

Ace Magashule could find himself in ever more bother, after he encouraged citizens in Philippi to “avoid voting for the white man” over the weekend.

Ace Magashule – drowning in corruption allegations already – made a rod for his own back on the campaign trail this weekend, after a sly “donation” to a voter.

South African voters must listen very carefully to the promises made by politicians and, mindful of their past record and the credibility of parties they represent, determine for themselves whether to reward them with their votes or not.

With the 2019 South African General Elections just a few weeks away, some of the ANC faithful are concerned about the impact of corruption scandals.

Bheki Cele says the security cluster will ensure a safe, free and fair election period.

The dust may be settling on the N2 protests, but this could just be the start of the bigger storm. The DA’s Alan Winde believes the ANC must be held responsible.

Ramaphosa had the Alex community licking off the palm of his hands.

This is about as big of a political own-goal as you could wish to score. Through sheer inaction, the ANC have facilitated Parly’s praise of Helen Zille.

The gloves are coming off

It seems like South Africa is still being haunted by the ghost of Bell Pottinger. DA spokesperson Solly Malatsi says the ANC are playing dirty over Alexandra.

On Tuesday evening, the launch of Gangster State – held at Exclusive Books in Sandton City – was violently disrupted by protesters.

The squabble between the two could see its day in court.

It’s estimated that the EFF will up its national tally to around 9% come 8 May.

Give that marketing team a Bells!

The majority of South Africans believe corruption is increasing but support for the ANC remains high according to the latest data from UJ.

This is gearing up to be the closest contest yet.

There will be no battleground more closely contested that the Western Cape in the South African Elections of 2019. But what chance do the DA have, here?

The IEC says it arrived at its decision on the guidance of the law.

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It’s one of the more divisive topics up for discussion during the 2019 Elections, but the subject of re-introducing the death penalty often proves to be a popular one when the politicians are on the prowl for our votes. South Africa’s abnormally-high crime rates and propensity for gender-based violence often gets emotions running high – […]

Indecision could play a major role in the 2019 Elections. Afrobarometer’s latest data suggests that the ANC haven’t yet got a 50% majority of support.

African Content Movement (ACM) leader Hlaudi Motsoeneng is taking the SABC to court for their refusal to live broadcast his party’s manifesto.

You may hear a few mistruths on the campaign trail, but this latest scam involving fake Home Affairs officials is one that could seriously put you in danger.

An election debate in Hout Bay, Cape Town descended into abject chaos on Friday as supporters of the EFF threw chairs and participated in a huge disruption during the televised exchange. Residents of the coastal town gathered at the Hangberg Sports and Recreation Centre to voice their frustrations to respective regional political leaders, tackling topics […]

People were not happy about the ANCs choice of words.

Things did not turn out the way many had hoped.

Analysing Google search trends is a fantastic way to see what’s on the hearts and minds of South Africans, especially in the weeks leading up to the election.

This year’s special vote at home will be conducted between 09H00 and 17H00 on Monday, 6 May 2019 and 7 May 2019.

“Disinformation destroys Democracy”

On Friday morning, the ruling party issued a statement condemning the cyber attack on Duarte.

Shots have been fired as opposition parties begin turning on each other in the lead-up to this year’s general election.

It’s unlikely that President Cyril Ramaphosa is losing any sleep over Motsoeneng’s threats of total domination.

Boitumelo Oliphant on the tragedy of hopelessness facing young black South Africans.

Ironically, the EFF leader has stated that the media is purposefully ignoring the party.

The coming elections pose a major headache for many South Africans of all backgrounds.

Ramaphosa will be in Ebenhaeser, Beeswater, this weekend.

We advise against going on a crime-spree because all the politicians have gone home: Here’s what happens now the fifth term of Parliament has ended.

This could be an indication of a shift in the tide

The ANC says it has been waiting for ten years to implement its plans for Cape Town’s townships.

Load shedding is now part and parcel of daily life and it could be part of the 2019 South African elections, too.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that there will be a record number of political parties contesting the national ballot paper on Wednesday 8 May, as the public make their voices heard for the 2019 Elections. There are 48 organisations vying for the vote in all nine provinces. Of course, all the […]

After launching on Sunday, the Capitalist Party of South Africa represent a political alternative on the ballot paper. Here’s what they stand for.

Through everything it has done and everything it has become, the ANC should be a low hanging fruit for opposition parties.

A record number of overseas voters have applied to vote in the 2019 Elections. Here’s where they are all from, with some surprises thrown in.

The ANC list announcement turned heads for all the wrong reasons on Wednesday. Should Malusi Gigaba return to Parly, he’ll have some demons to face.

The EFF have offered the #FeesMustFall leaders a route into front-line politics, after announcing their list of candidates for the 2019 Elections.

The inclusion of at least four dubious names on the list has garnered staunch criticism from both the general public and opposition parties.

We’ve got a teacher, an accountant and a Harvard graduate in our ranks, here. Whoever Mzansi’s next first lady is, we’re sure they’ll do a great job.

Recent voter survey shows potential growth for EFF in upcoming elections, at the expense of ANC.

The DA leader described Bosasa’s suspect funding as “dirty money”

If politics isn’t doing it for you right now, South Africa’s Dagga Party supporters may just be able to turn your head… But only if you donate to their cause first.

The party’s best chance at revival, or at least some semblance of political relevance, rests on the back of this year’s ballot box.

A decade ago, in the year of its formation, COPE managed to garner 7.42% of the national vote.

This applies to South Africans living abroad and those who will be travelling during the elections.

Mmusi Maimane has detailed 10 interventions the Democratic Alliance would implement within its first 100 days of office, if they win the 2019 Elections.

“Billboard Wars” has now dragged the EFF into its unforgiving clutches. However, the red berets issued an eye-catching reaction on Friday.