South African Official News

Port Elizabeth—The South African Police Service (SAPS) successfully arrested 537 individuals during Operation Shanela in the Eastern Cape last week, a period coinciding with South Africa's seventh National and Provincial Elections. According to South African Government News Agency, the operation took place from May 27 to June 2, 2024, a…

MIDRAND — In a ceremony held on Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the 2024 National and Provincial Elections a milestone for democracy and constitutional order in South Africa. Speaking from the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) Result Operations Centre, the President lauded the active participation of South Africans in the electoral…

Midrand - The 2024 National and Provincial Elections in South Africa have significantly tested the country’s democratic institutions, systems integrity, and the resolve of its citizens, according to Mosotho Moepya, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa. Moepya made these remarks while announcing the election results at the national…

PRETORIA — South Africa concluded its 2024 National and Provincial Elections, marking the transition toward its seventh administration set to govern for the next five years. The official results were declared by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) during a Sunday ceremony at the national Results Operations Centre, attended…

Midrand - As the final preparations are underway at the Electoral Commission’s National Results Operations Centre in Midrand, South Africa is poised for the announcement of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections results. The much-anticipated results ceremony is scheduled to commence at 6 PM today, following the completion of vote…

Midrand - Ahead of tonight's election results declaration in Midrand, the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security (JCPS) Cluster has affirmed its readiness to address any threats to stability. The cluster detailed its preparedness measures, emphasizing the enforcement of law and order throughout the election process and beyond. According to South…

PRETORIA — Over the course of South Africa's three-day election period this week, police detained a total of ninety individuals, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola announced on Sunday. The arrests were reported as South Africans participated in a notably contested national election, which concluded with voting on Wednesday, May 29.…

MIDRAND, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to attend the final announcement of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections results this Sunday. The ceremony, organized by the Electoral Commission (IEC), will take place at the National Results Operations Centre (ROC) at Gallagher Estate, Midrand. According to South African…

MIDRAND, South Africa — As the final votes are being tallied at the national Results Operations Centre in Midrand, IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya reassured the public and media that the election results management system remains fully functional and secure. This announcement came amid the critical phase of compiling results for…

JOHANNESBURG — The Southern African Development Community Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) has officially endorsed the conduct of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections in South Africa, describing the process as orderly and peaceful. The elections, overseen by South Africa's Electoral Commission (IEC), took place on Wednesday, 29 May. According to…