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As voters, we have to scrutinise policies carefully and use our voting power to force parties to address the climate crisis. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Elections 2024: Consider the climate when making your cross

Climate change needs to be front and centre of party manifestos

South African flag. Getty Images

Elections 2024: Interrogate manifestos instead of listening to lofty promises

The DG Murray Trust has identified 10 opportunities for change that are directed at breaking the intergenerational poverty and inequality deeply rooted in our country

DA supporters.  The writer says parties must take voters through their ‘thinking’ processes, not just pontificate at rallies. (Ihsaan Haffejee/Getty Images)

The need for informed policy solutions beyond election rallies

All too frequently, the solutions provided in manifestos are simplistic, time-consuming and expensive to implement

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa at the party’s manifesto launch, Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, on Saturday. Photo: X

UDM manifesto: Partial privatisation for Eskom, merit-based public posts

Leader Bantu Holomisa launched the party manifesto on Saturday, also promising zero tolerance for corruption

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa at the launch of the party’s manifesto, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, on Saturday 24 February. Photo supplied

2.5 million job ‘opportunities’ in next five years, says Ramaphosa at ANC manifesto launch

The governing party also said it would progressively work towards implementing a basic income support grant

DA leader John Steenhuisen. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Deliver the cadre deployment records by Monday or face prison — Steenhuisen warns ANC

The DA leader delivered the official opposition’s rescue plan for South Africa on Saturday, saying ‘we are in it to win it’ This content is restricted to registered users and…

Supporters wearing red clothing during the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party manifesto launch in Durban, South Africa, on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. Photographer: Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Heads to roll in KZN after EFF leaders fail to meet Malema’s expectations

Julius Malema is allegedly disappointed with the party’s leaders including deputy president Floyd Shivambu and Marshall Dlamini after its manifesto launch This content is…

The party wants parliament to appoint boards for state-owned enterprises
Photo: EFF

EFF manifesto launch uncharacteristically fails to pull expected crowds

The party wants parliament to appoint boards for state-owned enterprises

Former president Thabo Mbeki. (David Harrison/M&G)

Mbeki: Social compact the answer to promises made in ANC election manifesto

Former president Thabo Mbeki urged business and government and society to work together to tackle issues such as poverty, unemployment and poor services and infrastructure

Following DA leader Mmusi Maimane’s resignation two weeks ago, three contenders to lead the party have emerged. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Manifesto 2019: DA will scrap Hawks

South Africans need an effective unit that will tackle corruption and the party promises this

10 Things about the manifesto

With election season upon us, we look at the manifesto: a declaration of belief and/or intention by a person or group, that goes back to the 1500s.

The ANC launches its manifesto

Weekend 101: Mayweather to the rescue

The ANC launches its manifesto, Cosatu charges Zwelinzima Vavi and Floyd Mayweather visits South Africa.

Left in the dark: Jacques Pauw after the power went out.

ANC Gauteng on Zuma booing: It wasn’t us

Ahead of its manifesto launch this weekend, the ANC in Gauteng has said it is 100% behind Jacob Zuma despite reports to the contrary.

We break down the ANC’s manifesto launch in Nelspruit – the highlights

ANC manifesto: Zuma’s big promises

We break down the ANC’s manifesto launch in Nelspruit – the highlights, logistical issues and the crowd’s reception of President Jacob Zuma.

ANC treasurer general Zweli Mkhize

ANC manifesto: Broken trust and Zuma a hindrance

Analysts say corruption and Zuma’s dubious reputation will still put off voters, despite the promises made at the ANC’s manifesto launch last week.

ANC municipality goes uptown for launch

The ANC in Johannesburg launched its manifesto in the five-star Park Hyatt hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

Independent and irie

Independent and irie

Beginning with an Afrobeat stomp, Tidal Waves’ fifth album, <em>Manifesto</em>, is a powerhouse album from South Africa’s finest reggae band.

Make your X

<b>Yolandi Groenewald</b> sifted through pages and pages of manifestos to offer an abridged guide on where the parties stand on key issues.