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South Africa Elections: How the Top Parties Plan to Tackle the Biggest Issues

We take a look at the manifestos of the ANC, DA, and the EFF, highlighting their plans to solve unemployment, crime, and power outages.

In Photos: 'Covid' is Cape Town's New Informal Settlement for Those Displaced by the Pandemic

Cape Town residents whose livelihoods are impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are building new homes in a place they call 'Covid'.

South Africa: I Voted Today and I've Regretted Nothing More

Op-Ed: They say we need to vote because people died to win us this right. The gag is, people are still dying needlessly even though they have it.

The ANC Reportedly Couldn’t Afford to Pay Artists to Perform at The Launch of the Party’s Manifesto

Artists billed to perform at the ANC's manifesto launch didn't show up.

Protestors Take Over Clifton Beach in Cape Town

Here are some of the actions that have been going on today.

Why Were All Today’s Women’s Day Speeches Being Given by Men? South African Women Speak Out

This is what happened at today's women's day events in South Africa.

#AllBlackWithADoek Pays Tribute to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

These South African women are wearing headwraps in honor of Mama Winnie.

A Tribute to the Late Apartheid Struggle Veteran, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Reflections on the great legacy of Winnie Mandela, "Mother of the Nation."

Black Child, You’re On Your Own: The Plight of Black Students in Democratic South Africa

More black students were graduating under apartheid than are now. This is unforgivable.

The End of an Era: The Future of South Africa Without the ANC

This op-ed points out if the ANC fails to step up, that will be the end for the party and the legacy that all our struggle heroes fought so very hard to leave.

If Game of Thrones was South African Politics

A South African twist on Game of Thrones

Everything You Need to Know About South Africa's Election Results

South Africa wrapped up it's fifth, and arguably the most hotly-contested, democratic local government elections. Here's what you need to know.