How Do South Africans Define Democracy?
Almost three decades into democracy, the University of Johannesburg hopes to assess how South Africans view the concept of democracy…
Category: Politics
Apartheid Israel Desecrates Cemetery
The Israeli occupation regime has blatantly desecrated one of the oldest Muslim cemeteries near Al-Aqsa mosque. It’s reported that several…
Democracy in Action: Are Political Parties Recycling Promises?
As long as the political parties list, so too are promises being made. While major parties such as the ANC,…
1 November Declared A Public Holiday
November 1st – the date of the local government elections has been declared a public holiday. President Cyril Ramaphosa has…
Faiez Jacobs – African National Congress
Is the ANC confident that it will win over the public’s trust in the upcoming local government elections in the…
Brett Herron – GOOD Party
The GOOD Party has unfinished business with the City of Cape Town. And through this municipal election, it aims to…
Anwar Adams – Democratic Independent Party
Instead of big promises, the Democratic Independent Party promises to tackle the more detailed issues causing major impacts within communities.…
Geordin Hill-Lewis – Democratic Alliance
The governing party in the Western Cape – the DA – has announced Geordin Hill-Lewis as the party’s mayoral candidate.…
Manifesto Tracker: Cape Muslim Congress (CMC)
Instead of selling the public big promises, the Cape Muslim Party (CMC) says it will keep to the fundamental needs…
Manifesto Tracker: Cape Independence Party
The Cape Independence Party has called on South Africans to take a stand against the injustices they have been forced…
DA Backtracks on Golf Course Affordable Housing
The DA has been caught flip flopping on the issue of using golf courses to build affordable housing in Cape…
DA in Hot Water for Race-Cheering Posters
The Democratic Alliance(DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has been ordered to remove posters deemed race-baiting. The posters cheered on so-called Indians in…
Cele Adamant That WC Is The Most Resourced Province
Police Minister Bheki Cele has stuck to his guns saying that Western Cape is the most resourced province. Speaking at a…
Unions Want Government to Fix SA’s Economic Mess
Protesting workers in Cape Town have called for more efforts to be made to ensure their safety. They participated in the…
Pres. Ramaphosa Moves to Suspend Commissioner Sitole
President Cyril Ramaphosa has notified Police Commissioner, Khehla Sitole of his intention to suspend him. It follows allegations that Sitole…
Manifesto Tracker: Pan-Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC)
The Pan-Africanist Congress of Azania(PAC) is confident that its municipal strategy will help develop industries to create jobs, provide uninterrupted…
Civil Society in Action International Labour Research Information Group
The International Labour Research Information Group (ILRIG) has played an integral role in community education and conducting research which helps…
Manifesto Tracker: The Greens
There is no planet B, so the time to tackle climate change is now. These are the latest sentiments shared…
Promises & Politics – AIC, DPA, EcoForum, CA1st Movement
Working class residents of Cape Town have decried the high cost of municipal services, in particular electricity. Some households are…
Communities in Focus Bishop Lavis Action Community
The outcomes of local government elections have a direct impact on communities. Many have had to contend with infrastructural problems…