Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Minority Front - MF Minority Front founder Amichand Rajbansi was a larger-than-life figure on the South African political scene, known as the "Bengal Tiger". Rajbansi is sadly no more, but his shadow hangs heavily over the MF, which has lobbied to change the name of all manner of infrastructure around … [Read more...] about Minority Front – 2019
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Land Party – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Land Party The Land Party was formed in February 2019 by the organisers of 2018 protests in the township of Zwelihle, outside Hermanus in the Western Cape. Leader Gcobani Ndzongana, formerly of the EFF, is a charismatic figure with a knack for galvanising the youth. The party states that it borrows its … [Read more...] about Land Party – 2019
International Revelation Congress – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: International Revelation Congress - IRCSA The Limpopo-based IRC (International Revelation Congress) was founded in 2013 by Thinawanga Mammba, but is contesting elections nationally for the first time in 2019. Despite a name reminiscent of an evangelical church, the word "God" appears only twice in its … [Read more...] about International Revelation Congress – 2019
Inkatha Freedom Party – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Inkatha Freedom Party- IFP It's easy to forget what a behemoth the IFP used to be on the local political scene. As of the 2014 elections it was still the fourth-largest party nationally, but reduced to less than half a million votes. Leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi, age 90, is set to step down after the … [Read more...] about Inkatha Freedom Party – 2019
Independent Civic Organisation Of South Africa – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Independent Civic Organisation Of South Africa - ICOSA Drive through the dorpies of the rural Western Cape and you'll count as many ICOSA (Independent Civic Organisation Of South Africa - ICOSA) posters as you will of the larger parties. Founded in 2006 by former ANC politician Truman Prince, Icosa … [Read more...] about Independent Civic Organisation Of South Africa – 2019
GOOD – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: GOOD The Good Party is former Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille's latest political home after her public divorce from the DA. For the purposes of Good campaigning, De Lille is now officially the chummy "Aunty Pat". Other high-profile party leaders include former DA councillor Brett Herron and singer … [Read more...] about GOOD – 2019
Front Nasionaal / Front National – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Front Nasionaal/Front National They're back! Despite taking a drubbing in the 2014 elections - winning just over 5,000 votes - the right-wing FN (Front Nasionaal / Front National)is returning to contest 2019's polls. Prominent Afrikaner activist Dan Roodt appears to have exited the leadership team, … [Read more...] about Front Nasionaal / Front National – 2019
Free Democrats – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Free Democrats The Free Democrats is predominantly a single-issue political party, and that issue is health care. The party is against the government's proposed National Health Insurance and believes that all South Africans should be eligible for private health care away from state hospitals. In its … [Read more...] about Free Democrats – 2019
Prepared for Floods
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has expressed their delight at the blessing of rainfall in our city and wider region over the Easter weekend. The rain comes at a time when we are still under water restrictions, with our dam levels relatively low. Information received from South African Weather Services indicates that more rain is expected during the course of the day, with heavy showers towards late afternoon. Rain has managed to reach the catchment areas. Due to the backlog in housing … [Read more...] about Prepared for Floods
Economic Freedom Fighters – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Economic Freedom Fighters The EFF is South Africa's second-largest opposition party, after the DA. Launched by Julius Malema in 2013, the party went on to win just over 6% of the vote nationally in 2014. Forum 4 Service Delivery The F4SD distinguishes itself from the crowd through its overtly … [Read more...] about Economic Freedom Fighters – 2019
And the Threats Begin
In a release today the Land Party has threatened a National Shutdown ahead of the 8 May 2019 Elections. Apparently they are miffed that the Eastern Capes Dagga Smoking King has not been released yet. The Land Party said; "A national shutdown is on the table as many suggest that it is the only solution to bring government to its senses. We are currently engaging businesses as they are going to be affected and engaging many public servants who are not happy about low incomes and promotions. … [Read more...] about And the Threats Begin
Economic Emancipation Forum – EcoForum – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Economic Emancipation Forum - EcoForum Established in 2013, but formally launched as a political party in 2017, EcoForum favours the hashtag "#SABackToGod". Its leader, BJ Langa - whose preferred titles are "Apostle" and "Confidante" - claims he was "born to be King". EcoForum wants to lead a national … [Read more...] about Economic Emancipation Forum – EcoForum – 2019
Democratic Liberal Congress – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Democratic Liberal Congress - DLC The Democratic Liberal Congress is a Durban-based party founded in 2016 by Patrick Pillay, a former Minority Front councillor who describes himself as having been "tutored, groomed and nurtured politically" by late Minority Front leader Amichand Rajbansi. The DLC is … [Read more...] about Democratic Liberal Congress – 2019
Democratic Alliance – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Democratic Alliance - DA South Africa's largest opposition party, the DA is led by Mmusi Maimane and grew out of what was the Democratic Party, founded in 1989. The DA won just over four million votes nationally in 2014, or 89 seats. The Democratic Alliance is the result of many parties and … [Read more...] about Democratic Alliance – 2019
Congress Of The People – 2019
Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Congress Of The People - COPE Formed in 2008 after party president Mosiuoa Lekota left the ANC in protest over the ousting of former president Thabo Mbeki, Cope's support has dwindled at the ballot box from more than 1.3 million votes in 2009 to just over 123,000 votes in 2014. The party's three MPs … [Read more...] about Congress Of The People – 2019
