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Former ANC president Thabo Mbeki. Photo: Nicolene Olckers/Gallo Images

Is there merit to Mbeki nostalgia?

Zuma’s ‘wasted years’ and SA’s continuing economic decline have left many daydreaming about the time that was

Former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki. File photo

The demise of the ANC is the death of ideology in SA politics

The governing party should have realised that a message of fear is far more profitable and successful than one of hope

File photo by Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

How to boost voter participation in the 2024 elections

Countries such as Zambia can show parties how to speak to ‘missing’ young and male voters

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Steenhuisen goes for the jugular in acceptance speech as DA leader

Re-elected leader calls for ‘moonshot pact’ with other political parties to oust the ANC and keep the EFF out by securing a 51% coalition in next year’s election

Outgoing Nelson Mandela Bay mayor, Retief Odendaal. Photo: Supplied

‘The DA cannot share power with the ANC’ – Retief Odendaal

The Nelson Mandela Bay mayor has gone against the DA fray, advising against any coalition with the governing party, which ‘must be punished democratically’

In preparation for the possible dip of the ANC majority in next year’s national elections, the official opposition Democratic Alliance is looking at co-opting the international community to ensure a peaceful state transition. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

DA is preparing for unrest should ANC lose power in 2024

Official opposition says it should lead the process to develop a declaration for a peaceful transition and approach the international community for oversight

With just days to go until the Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape elects its new leader, Andrew Whitfield — who is viewed as the top contender for the position — believes that the party could shift the needle for the ANC’s support in the province.
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DA in a position to disrupt ANC in Eastern Cape, top contender Andrew Whitfield says

Current chairperson hopes to take over from Nqaba Bhanga when the DA elects provincial leaders – and to deliver an upset in the 2024 election