PLITICS
Dispatch from Washington
Richard Tren writes on the view from Washington on the latest global developments.
8.11.2026 |
Richard Tren
The Provincial Picture: 2011 to 2026
This report analyses local government election results in South Africa's nine provinces from 2011 to 2026.
7.11.2026 |
Politics Correspondent
What Happened in the Metros: 2011 to 2026
This report analyses local government election results in South Africa's metros from 2011 to 2026.
7.11.2026 |
News Desk
Local Government Elections: 2011 to 2026
This report analyses local government election results in South Africa from 2011 to 2026. It examines trends in the metros and the provinces.
7.11.2026 |
Politics Desk
The Most Consequential Week of 2026
David Ansara examines a pivotal week for South Africa and the world.
7.11.2026 |
David Ansara
ActionSA Takes Robben Island
ActionSA emerges as the winner on former penal colony.
7.11.2026 |
Staff Writer
Herman Mashaba: The Unlikely Prophet of His Own Political Ruin
Dr Ivor Blumenthal warns that Herman Mashaba’s hostility towards the DA threatens ActionSA’s future and the prospects of stable coalition government in Gauteng’s metros.
7.11.2026 |
Ivor Blumenthal
No 14-Day Deadline for Municipal Coalitions in South Africa
Political parties do not have to form coalition agreements within 14 days of the local government elections. In fact, there is no legal deadline for forming a coalition at all.
7.11.2026 |
Politics Desk
Election Results 2026, ANC Loses Majority for First Time in Buffalo City, UDM Climbs to Second
The ANC remained the largest party in Buffalo City, but with less than half of the vote, while the UDM came second, and the DA third.
6.11.2026 |
Politics Desk
DA Vote Nearly Doubles in uMngeni as Party Expands Majority
The Democratic Alliance has increased its vote in uMngeni, KwaZulu-Natal, from 2021 levels, securing more than 60% of the vote and increasing its representation on the municipal council.
6.11.2026 |
Politics Desk
