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Julius Malema: South Africa’s performative revolutionary is facing his biggest battle

Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa’s fourth-largest party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is a divisive figure: loved by some, hated by others.

The Conversation · May 14

Helen Zille: will competence, courage and a dose of arrogance be enough to get her elected as Johannesburg’s mayor?

Love her or loathe her, it is hard to deny that Helen Zille is one of the most remarkable politicians South Africa’s democracy has yet seen. Remarkable because she has served in so many high-profile public roles – as mayor of Cape Town, premier of the Western Cape province, leader…

The Conversation · Sep 29, 2025

The song Elon Musk decried as anti-white hits the headlines in South Africa again

The Economic Freedom Fighters maintains that the song is a tribute to the struggle against apartheid

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

South Africa’s election results present 3 options for government: all are fraught with danger

South Africans do not have a deep culture of coalitions. There have been a few coalitions at provincial and municipal levels but most of these were quite unstable.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government

After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party with the highest number of seats in parliament. This makes it a key partner in the formation of a coalition government.

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2024

South Africa's Crucial Election: ANC's Dominance At Risk

South Africa's pivotal election challenges ANC's long-standing power amid socio-economic issues and voter discontent. The outcome could signal a new chapte...

Top News · May 29, 2024

South Africa: EFF leader Julius Malema and five MPs sanctioned

In tonight's edition: The leader of South Africa's leftist opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters and five other members face suspension without pay after being found guilty of contempt of parliament. In Zimbabwe, dozens of volunteers are working around the clock to try to assess the effects of drought on…

France 24 · Nov 23, 2023

Quiz of The Week: 5 - 11 August

It’s been another dicey week for democracy. UK intelligence services say they have “found evidence” linking Russia to a cyberattack on the Electoral Commission, which jeopardised the data of up to 40 million British voters: the biggest data breach in UK history. 

The Week · Aug 11, 2023