This year’s election results was no surprise for the South African people, with the leading party still holding the majority vote with 62%. But, what was not expected was where the decrease in voter percentage came from.

Political analyst and Professor, Steven Friedman, says if the current trends continue, the ...

Political analysts Eusebius McKaiser and Adam Habib and political activist Mike van Graan discussed the topic “Does Democracy Work?” at the Franschoek Literary Festival on Sunday, 18 May, chaired by author, Peter Harris.

Harris kicked off by asking van Graan why he had recently written a Thought Leader article in ...

On Friday, 16 May, Parliament released a list of designated Members for the National Assembly and a list of Members of Provincial Legislatures for the Fifth Parliament.

However, the lists are bound to be amended as there are Members on the list who have declared that they will not be ...

The Fifth Parliament opens on 21 May 2014 and People’s Assembly decided to catch up with out-going MP and former chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Annelize van Wyk.

Asked why she’s not returning to Parliament, van Wyk answered with a short and simple “Because I was too low ...

The A to Z of Parliament will show new and returning MPs everything they need to know about their place of work. From attendance at committee meetings, to law-making and oversight duties, we have everything you need to know to calm those nerves and help you on your way.

Since the announcement of Lindiwe Mazibuko’s resignation from the role of Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, much has been said about the reasons behind her decision and speculation over whether DA Gauteng Leader Mmusi Mamaine will be her replacement. But, there has been a dearth of analysis on what ...

On Saturday, 10 May, the African National Congress (ANC) along with thousands of ANC supporters paraded the streets of Johannesburg in celebration of the party’s success.

The New Age recently reported President Zuma’s appreciation of volunteers in assisting the election process and led thousands of supporters in song and dance. ...

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) held a press conference today, 10 May, to officially announce the results of the 2014 National and Provincial Elections. IEC Chair, Pansy Tlakula, noted the success with which the elections were held and congratulated the parties that gained seats in Parliament. The hoped ...

At 9am this morning after approximately 95% of votes had counted both nationally and in the Western Cape, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) had garnered 1,024,104 national votes (6.13%) and 40 629 (2.08%), placing them third place in both races.

EFF's Premier candidate in the Western Cape, Nazier Paulsen, is ...

South African Progressive Civic Organisation (SAPCO) is one of the many up and coming parties that have fallen on the sidelines of this year’s elections. With only 637 votes, the new political party continues to be hopeful in its quest for social justice and building capacity in communities.

Predominantly fighting ...