The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have praised the IEC for its handling of the 2024 elections, despite accusations of vote rigging from the MK Party. EFF Secretary-General Marshall Dlamini noted that their observers reported no major issues during the special vote process. However, Dlamini emphasized the need for continued vigilance to ensure a fair election.
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Former President Jacob Zuma's newly formed party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), is making an aggressive push to attract voters from his former party, the African National Congress (ANC), in the Kwazulu-Natal province. With growing discontent over issues such as water and electricity shortages, MK's emergence has generated tension and rivalry, especially in areas like KwaXimba. Opinion polls indicate that MK could secure a significant share of votes in the province.
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a general election for July 4, despite polls indicating that the Conservative Party is likely to lose to Labour. Amidst waning popularity and internal strife, Sunak hopes to leverage an economic recovery to secure a victory. The move is seen as a strategic gamble in an increasingly divided political landscape.
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