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South Africans vote on Wednesday in what may be the most consequential election in decades, as dissatisfaction with the ruling ANC threatens to end its 30-year political dominance.

South Africa's pivotal election challenges ANC's long-standing power amid socio-economic issues and voter discontent. The outcome could signal a new chapte...

When South Africa's ANC, founded by Nelson Mandela, swept to power in 1994, it promised "a better life for all". But today, South Africa is worse off than it was 30 years ago and the ruling party could lose its parliamentary majority in Wednesday's election, with voters frustrated with soaring…

What if, this time, the ANC does not win? Since 1994, South Africa has known plenty of ups and downs. But no matter the criticism or defections, the party of Nelson Mandela could always bank, come election time, on a winning machine that has always secured an outright majority. What…

South African opposition parties appeal to voters ahead of crucial national election with declining ANC support. Over 28 million voters expected to partici...

Unemployment, crime and access to electricity are some of the biggest issues on the ballot.

This election year marks three decades since the country defeated apartheid. But we still haven’t fully healed

Township residents say the opposition Democratic Alliance is elitist and runs a city that functions only for the rich.

South Africa's ruling ANC faces challenges as the upcoming election poses a threat to its long-standing rule amidst growing discontent and uncertainty.

Political parties the world over use slogans, icons, colours, names and flags to establish their political and historical credentials. What happens when two political parties lay claim to the same history and the same symbolic capital?

South Africa’s seventh general election since democracy in 1994, set for 29 May 2024, takes place under circumstances different from any other election in the history of the nation. Some view the hotly contested national and provincial elections as a watershed moment for the country. We asked political scientist Dirk…