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: Compatriots Of South Africa - CSA Founded in 2018 by president Cheslin Felix, the party claims 34,000 members across the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and Western Cape and is focusing its campaigning on disaffected "brown" South Africans. Felix has hit out at both the ANC and the DA for prioritising the … [Read more...] about Compatriots Of South Africa – 2019
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Christian Political Movement – 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: Christian Political Movement The Christian Political Movement (CPM) is an Eastern-Cape based religious party, the CPM is led by New Life Family Bible Church leader Brian Mahlati. It aims to "protect the interests of the Church", and its logo references Psalm 33:12: "Blessed is the nation whose God is … [Read more...] about Christian Political Movement – 2019
Capitalist Party 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: Capitalist Party Of South Africa - ZACP The newly-established ZACP (Capitalist Party Of South Africa) distinguishes itself with a logo consisting of a purple cow. Formed by a hierarchy-free leadership collective including former YFM CEO Kanthan Pillay, its policies can be summarised as "smaller … [Read more...] about Capitalist Party Of South Africa – 2019
Black First Land First – 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: Black First Land First Arguably the most controversial party contesting the 2019 elections, Andile Mngxitama's BLF (Black First Land First) faces a legal challenge over its election registration due to its explicit prohibition of white members. BLF supports radical economic transformation and a society … [Read more...] about Black First Land First – 2019
Better Residents Association – 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: Better Residents Association The BRA (Better Residents Association) was formerly known as the Bushbuckridge Residents Association, founded in 2011 by disgruntled ANC members to tackle the problem of poor service delivery in the Bushbuckridge municipality in Mpumalanga. President Delta Mokoena and 10 … [Read more...] about Better Residents Association – 2019
Azanian People’s Organisation – 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: Azanian People's Organisation Azapo (the Azanian People's Organisation) is one of the oldest organisations contesting the 2019 elections, having been formed in 1978. The black consciousness party, led by president Strike Thokoane, is running on a platform of strict immigration controls, but also aims … [Read more...] about Azanian People’s Organisation – 2019
Alliance For Transformation For All – 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: Alliance For Transformation For All The ATA (Alliance For Transformation For All) was launched in 2018 by taxi associations to provide a voice for those in the taxi industry, but says it will also uphold the rights of small businesses in general. Given the extremely negative perceptions of the taxi … [Read more...] about Alliance For Transformation For All – 2019
Al Jama-ah – 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: Al Jama-ah Founded in 2007, Al Jama-ah is an Islamic party which has yet to win seats in the National Assembly, but has nine councillors at the municipal level. Led by Ganief Hendricks, the party has lobbied mainly on issues relating to Islamic practice, including the Muslim Marriages Act and the … [Read more...] about Al Jama-ah – 2019
Agang 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: Agang South Africa Agang was formed in 2013 by Dr Mamphela Ramphele, who left the party in 2014 just after Agang had won two seats in the National Assembly in that year's elections. Since then, the sole visible Agang representative has been Andries Tlouamma, well known for his bizarre/colourful remarks in … [Read more...] about Agang South Africa – 2019
IEC extends voting hours at foreign missions
The Electoral Commission has agreed to extend voting hours at foreign missions on 27 April to accommodate Jewish voters celebrating the Sabbath. “The decision to extend voting hours at these missions followed a request from the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) to accommodate Jewish voters who will be celebrating the Sabbath on 26 - 27 April,” said the Commission in a statement. Voting at the London, Tel Aviv, Los Angeles and New York missions will open at 7am and close at … [Read more...] about IEC extends voting hours at foreign missions
Free Wi-Fi. Why?
Editor: The press release below extolls the free wi-fi offering from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The political cynic within me cannot help but wonder at the timing of these wonderful free offerings being given at the expense of the ratepayers. The burning question is really; "Is this a case of using ratepayer money to electioneer?" Followed by; "How morally corrupt can one be if this is true?": The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is taking bold steps to re-align the City with the 4th … [Read more...] about Free Wi-Fi. Why?
Afrikan Alliance Of Social 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: Afrikan Alliance Of Social Democrats The AASD (Afrikan Alliance Of Social Democrats) is led by the former ANC mayor of Mangaung, Pappie Mokoena, who was acquitted of theft and money-laundering charges in 2011. Although little information is available about the AASD, more is known about Mokoena, who … [Read more...] about Afrikan Alliance Of Social Democrats – 2019
African Transformation Movement – 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: African Transformation Movement Best known for its most high-profile member, businessman Mzwanele Manyi, the African Transformation Movement or ATM (seriously) was founded in 2018 by the South African Council of Messianic Churches in Christ and is led by Vuyolwethu Zungula. It supports traditional … [Read more...] about African Transformation Movement – 2019
Hot Cross Bun Breathalyser – Eating hot cross buns and driving will not land you in jail
https://youtu.be/xvoYbdB_2RI The murmur caused by a viral video on social media of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality traffic officers performing a sobriety test as part of training, is actually a damp squib. Warren Prins, Head of Traffic and Licensing, assured South Africans that they will not face arrest when driving after eating hot cross buns, a traditional bun with raisins and sultana generously consumed during Easter Weekend in South Africa. “A hot cross bun has raisins, sultanas and … [Read more...] about Hot Cross Bun Breathalyser – Eating hot cross buns and driving will not land you in jail
African Security 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: African Security Congress The ASC party was founded in 2017 by security guards lobbying for greater rights for members of the private security industry, but unaffiliated with the industry body PSIRA. ASC president Teboho Motloung has previously called for security guards to be directly employed by the … [Read more...] about African Security Congress – 2019
