Record-Breaking Participation in South Africa’s Special Votes Signals Strong Turnout for May Elections
The IEC reports a significant rise in special vote participation with 937,144 voters engaged in the process. This marks a record compared to previous years. IEC Chief Executive Sy Mamabolo expressed satisfaction with the measures taken and thanked law enforcement for ensuring a secure voting environment. Despite some disruptions, officials remain hopeful for a successful main election day.
South Africa's Historic Election: Potential Major Political Shift in 2024
South Africa stands on the brink of a pivotal political transformation as it readies for national elections. For the first time since 1994, the African National Congress (ANC) faces the possibility of losing its unbroken grip on power. Grappling with high unemployment, poverty, and corruption, the ANC’s popularity is in decline, opening the door for opposition parties to challenge its dominance.
Kano Assembly Restructures Traditional Leadership with New Emirates Law, Dethrones Five Emirs
The Kano State House of Assembly has enacted the Kano Emirates Council Law (Repeal Bill) 2024, which results in the dethronement of all five first-class Emirs and revives the Single Emirate System. The legislation, sponsored by Majority Leader Lawan Chediyar Yan Gurasa, dismantles Emirate offices created by the previous administration.
Jacob Zuma Barred from South African Election: Constitutional Court Rules Former President Ineligible to Run
Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa, cannot run for Parliament in the national election due to a criminal conviction. The Constitutional Court's ruling means he must wait until five years after his 2021 contempt of court sentence ends. As leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, Zuma's disqualification still impacts the African National Congress's chances amid ongoing political tensions.