The Afrika Mayibuye Movement is facing fierce public backlash over its newly announced Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande. The Katlehong businessman, a former cash-in-transit offender turned podcaster, was unveiled as part of the party's mayoral line-up for Gauteng. The announcement has sparked heated debate online about whether a former convict should lead a metro. We spoke to  Sydney Baloyi, Afrika Mayibuye National spokesperson...

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement is facing fierce public backlash over its newly announced Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande. The Katlehong businessman, a former cash-in-transit offender turned podcaster, was unveiled as part of the party's mayoral line-up for Gauteng. The announcement has sparked heated debate online about whether a former convict should lead a metro. We spoke to&nbsp; Sydney Baloyi, Afrika Mayibuye National spokesperson...

2021 Local Government Elections

Afrika Mayibuye announces Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande as its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate.

More than 2,200 candidates from 45 political parties missed the Electoral Commission's August 28 deadline to submit their details for the November 4 local government elections. The ANC is challenging the decision, arguing that some candidate information had been captured on the IEC's online system but that technical problems prevented final confirmation. The IEC, however, says the system was operational throughout the nomination period and that the deadline will not be extended. In an opinion piece, political analyst, Nkosikhulule Nyembezi addresses the ramifications...

More than 2,200 candidates from 45 political parties missed the Electoral Commission's August 28 deadline to submit their details for the November 4 local government elections. The ANC is challenging the decision, arguing that some candidate information had been captured on the IEC's online system but that technical problems prevented final confirmation. The IEC, however, says the system was operational throughout the nomination period and that the deadline will not be extended. In an opinion piece, political analyst, Nkosikhulule Nyembezi addresses the ramifications...

More than 2,200 candidates miss IEC nomination deadline.

National Chairperson of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and PR Councillor in the City of Johannesburg, Yongama Zigebe, has been announced as the party's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg in the November Local Government Elections. Zigebe previously served as the UDM's National Secretary-General. The announcement was made by the party's Deputy President, Nqabayomzi Nkwankwa, in Alexandra today. Nkwankwa has encouraged Zigebe to take the UDM's message to communities across the city, saying the party is ready to listen, work and govern. Sibahle Motha reports... 

National Chairperson of the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and PR Councillor in the City of Johannesburg, Yongama Zigebe, has been announced as the party's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg in the November Local Government Elections. Zigebe previously served as the UDM's National Secretary-General.&nbsp;The announcement was made by the party's Deputy President, Nqabayomzi Nkwankwa, in Alexandra today. Nkwankwa has encouraged Zigebe to take the UDM's message to communities across the city, saying the party is ready to listen, work and govern. Sibahle Motha reports...&nbsp;

Yongama Zigebe, has been announced as the UDM's mayoral candidate for Johannesbu

Tselane says the counting process is not always straight-forward, as a deadlock can be reached in other cases. He says an unconventional method – the casting of lots - is then used to decide who the winner is.

Tselane says the counting process is not always straight-forward, as a deadlock can be reached in other cases. He says an unconventional method &ndash; the casting of lots - is then used to decide who the winner is.

Afrika Mayibuye announces Themba "SkeemGP" Nzimande as its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate.

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