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Apr 24

The young South Africans rethinking Nelson Mandela’s legacy: Some of those born after the end of apartheid are taking inspiration from the radical politics of ...

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Quick Glance: Young South Africans Reconsidering Nelson Mandela's Heritage

Kenneth Khoza is canvassing near Vilakazi Street for the uMkhonto we Sizwe party, named after the former armed wing of the African National Congress.

Some young South Africans are questioning Mandela's legacy due to the deep disillusionment in the country marked by unemployment, crime, and racial inequality.

There is a growing critique of the ruling ANC party, as some believe Mandela and the leadership of the liberation era should have taken more radical measures to correct the injustices of the apartheid era.

While the ANC is expected to emerge as the largest party in the elections, polls suggest increasing dissatisfaction with its performance, potentially ushering in a new era of coalition politics.

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Apr 22

Ramaphosa tells ANC it needs 14 million votes to win elections outright, as party marshalls ministers to tout successes

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Quick Glance: Ramaphosa Urges ANC to Secure 14 Million Votes for Clear Victory

The ANC has mobilized all its ministers to 'aggressively communicate its success stories' in the critical campaigning weeks ahead of the May 29th national elections.

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated in a leaked recording of the national executive committee meeting last week that the party would need 14 million votes for a clear victory, compared to the previous 10 million.

ANC head of elections Mdumiseni Ntuli delivered a report on the party's campaign battle plan to remain in government, emphasizing the need to strengthen the base and win back disgruntled voters.

Ramaphosa expressed concern during the meeting that some NEC members had not met their commitments towards campaigning for an outright majority and emphasized consequences for those who fail to meet campaign work targets.

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Apr 22

South Africa election: ANC loses battle for Zuma's MK party name and logo: The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC ...

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Quick Glance: Court Rejects Delayed ANC Bid to Block Use of MK Trademark by Zuma's MK Party

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has dismissed the ANC’s bid to prohibit Jacob Zuma’s MK party from using the names and symbols of its disbanded anti-apartheid military wing.

The judgment handed down allows the recently-established MK party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, to use the 'uMkhonto we Sizwe' name and symbols.

The judgment highlighted that the ANC only considered the consequences of the name and symbols' use after Zuma publicly declared his support for the MK party.

The court deemed the ANC's delayed application as 'self-created' due to the responsibility falling on party secretary general Fikile Mbalula to ensure timely action.

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Apr 23

'He is no longer a member': Mbalula on Zuma's ANC membership: ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says former president Jacob Zuma is no longer a ...

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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...

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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members

German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.

Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.

Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.

Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.

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Apr 24

Wenzeni uZuma? He stole and rendered country useless, says Bheki Mtolo: KwaZulu-Natal ANC secretary Bheki Mtolo is in the spotlight this week after describing ...

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Quick Glance: Wenzeni uZuma? Bheki Mtolo criticizes corruption

ANC KwaZulu-Natal secretary Bheki Mtolo criticizes Jacob Zuma's tenure as destructive through corruption with the Gupta brothers.

Mtolo emphasized the difference between Zuma's actions and previous presidents who did not associate with theft when dealing with the Guptas.

Mtolo noted the decline in ANC votes since Zuma's presidency and blamed him for the loss of support.

Criticism of Zuma led to unrest among MK Party supporters questioning what Zuma had done wrong, while Mtolo continued speaking undeterred.