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Published on Apr 12, 2026

Geordin Hill-Lewis Reshapes South Africa’s Political Future as DA Leader

Inside the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, a new era for South Africa’s political opposition crystallized on Sunday as Geordin Hill-Lewis was elected as the Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA). At 39, the Mayor of Cape Town ascends to …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2026

Think of Others: Empathy is the medicine South Africa needs

A poignant poem written in an ordinary language such that ordinary mortals like me who do not master the queen’s language all that well can comprehend contextually is what the Palestinian distinguished poet Mahmoud Darwish meant when he penned the poem, …

Source: Sunday World - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2026

ISHMAEL MNISI |The Ipid report is a test of South Africa’s institutions, not the president’s integrity

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn The recent Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) report into the conduct of the SAPS Presidential Protection …

Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 12, 2026

South Africa reflects on 30 years of the TRC – SABC News

Thirty years ago, South Africa witnessed the first hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The TRC was established in 1996 to promote reconciliation and uncover the truth about severe human rights violations that took place under the apartheid …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2026

Same Story, Different Languages: What a South African seen in Hungary’s 2026 Election

On the 12th of April, Hungarians head to the polls in what is being called their most important election. Being a foreign national in Hungary’s election season is fascinating for a host of reasons, the two biggest being these. The first is that when living …

Source: Modern Diplomacy - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2026

South African Court Strengthens Transparency by Mandating Eskom to Disclose $4.2 Billion Coal and Diesel Contracts

In a pivotal ruling, South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has ordered Eskom, the state-owned electricity utility, to publicly disclose its contracts with coal and diesel suppliers. This decision marks a crucial advancement in transparency within a sector …

Source: FAME Delivered - Pending
Published on Apr 12, 2026

Solly Msimanga says DA's congress is 'a showcase of discipline and democracy'

The DA has positioned its latest federal congress as both a demonstration of internal discipline and a strategic platform ahead of the 2026 local government elections and the 2029 national polls. Speaking on the sidelines of the gathering, DA’s Gauteng …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 11, 2026

News24 | How South Africa helped bring Artemis II safely home

Sansa’s advanced tracking systems are integrated into an international network, and have been relaying real-time data to NASA during Artemis II’s mission-critical moments. South Africa’s space tracking history dates back to 1963, supporting Apollo-era …

Source: News24 - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2026

Pirates miss chance to regain top spot in South Africa – Sport

Orlando Pirates missed a chance to reclaim first place in the South African Premiership on Friday but salvaged a late 2-2 draw at mid-table Richards Bay. Thulani Gumede and Lindokuhle Zikhali gave Bay leads that Oswin Appollis and Lebone Seema cancelled, …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2026

How South Africa helped bring Artemis II safely home

Sansa’s advanced tracking systems are integrated into an international network, and have been relaying real-time data to NASA during Artemis II’s mission-critical moments. South Africa’s space tracking history dates back to 1963, supporting Apollo-era …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on 01:52 GMT

Between combat, clarity and the rational centre

Lorenzo Davids|Published 8 hours ago Helen Zille is exactly what South Africa needs. Helen Zille is exactly what South Africa doesn't need. And somewhere in the middle lies the truth. I listened several times to the interview between with Helen Zille …

Source: IOL - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 11, 2026

South African court orders Eskom to disclose $4.2bln coal and diesel contracts

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal recently ruled that the country’s state-owned electricity utility Eskom must disclose its contracts with coal and diesel suppliers. This is a major victory for transparency in a sector that has long been marked by …

Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 11, 2026

SIBUSISO BOKVELDT | Teaching democracy needs more than a podcast and TV show

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn South Africa’s democracy is quietly losing its audience. Declining voter turnout, particularly among young people, reflects …

Source: Sunday Times - Pending
Published on Apr 12, 2026

Geordin Hill-Lewis elected DA leader: FULL acceptance speech

Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance, marking a significant turning point for South Africa’s second-largest political party. The 39-year-old, who currently serves as Executive Mayor of Cape Town, secured …

Source: The South African - Neutral
Published on 04:12 GMT

Door-to-door campaigning in a changing SA: Is this electoral strategy still viable?

In the early decades of South Africa’s democracy, few campaign strategies proved as potent as door-to-door mobilisation. Championed during the presidency of Thabo Mbeki, this approach became a defining feature of the ANC electoral machinery, particularly …

Source: Sunday World - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2026

Elections and accountability: A deeper look at Zimbabwe’s democracy

But this narrow view raises a deeper and more important question: What happens after the vote is cast? In Zimbabwe’s current political system, accountability tends to be episodic. It intensifies during election periods, when leaders are most exposed to …

Source: The Zimbabwean - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 12, 2026

2027 Poll: Arm Yourselves With Electoral Act, Ita Enang Tasks Media

Sunday April 12, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng Sen. Ita Enang, has charged journalists to ensure that their reportage of the 2027 electioneering aligns strictly with the nation’s electoral act. Enang, Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Africa, made the call in Uyo at …

Source: The News Desk - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2026

South Africa Publishes Draft AI Policy for Public Comment, Outlining Six Pillars and Three-Phase Implementation Plan

South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has published a draft national artificial intelligence policy for public comment, built around six strategic pillars and a phased three-year implementation plan, with full implementation …

Source: iAfrica - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2026

2027: Arm yourselves with Electoral Act – Enang tells journalists

Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to the Republic of South Africa, Sen. Ita Enang, has urged journalists across the country to read and acquaint themselves with the provisions of the Electoral Act. He added that such …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral

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Published on April 12, 2026 - 22:16 GMT

Peru Heads to Polls in Historic Election

(MENAFN) Millions of Peruvians flocked to polling stations Sunday in what stands as the most crowded presidential race in the country's history, with 35 candidates competing for the nation's highest office as a politically battered democracy …

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Published on April 12, 2026 - 22:12 GMT

Orban Casts His Vote in Hungary's High-Stakes Election

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged supporters to turn out in force Sunday as he cast his ballot in what analysts consider the most fiercely contested election of his political career, squaring off against a more unified opposition than he …

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Published on April 12, 2026 - 22:05 GMT

Viktor Orban Calls for Increased Voter Participation in Key Election

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called for increased voter participation as he cast his ballot in Sunday's crucial election. Speaking to reporters in Budapest, Orban emphasized, "The more we are, the better it will be." When …

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Published on April 12, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Benin Heads to Polls to Elect New President

(MENAFN) Voters across Benin streamed to polling stations Sunday to cast ballots in a presidential race that analysts have already characterized as having a "foregone outcome," with the ruling coalition's candidate widely expected to emerge …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 22:01 GMT

The Results of the First Democratic Elections in Slovenia

SLOVENIA, March 31 - The 11th parliamentary elections in the independent state of Slovenia are now behind us. The next step, in accordance with the electoral timetable, is for the State Election Commission to present the final voting results and draw up …

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Published on April 3, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

GOVSI Podcast: No Democracy Without Reliable Information

SLOVENIA, April 3 - He emphasizes that reliable information is the foundation of democracy and points out the difference between disinformation (intentional deception) and misinformation. In the age of social media and artificial intelligence, he notes, …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy and Civil Dialogues Seek Common Ground in the Heartland

St. Louis County Library Hosts Democracy Project to Help Bridge Divides HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, April 9th, Civil Dialogues and the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy return to the …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

Retired Educator and Vietnam Veteran Proposes K–12 Curriculum to Strengthen America’s 'Culture of Democracy'

In “Education and the Culture of Democracy With a K-12 Curriculum Outline,” Robert Mitchell explores how cultural education can address our social divisions. CAPITOLA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates over civic …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 05:11 GMT

New Book Proposes a Blueprint for Solving Global Crises

The Labors of Hercules: Modern Solutions to 12 Herculean Problems recasts ancient myth as a guide and proposes LOGOSwiki.org as the tool. DELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In The Labors of Hercules: Modern Solutions to 12 …

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Published on April 12, 2026 - 11:48 GMT

Lockheed Martin-Built Orion Spacecraft Safely Returns Astronauts to Earth, Completing NASA’s Artemis II Mission

First crewed deep space mission in 53 years validates Orion for future lunar exploration CO, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After traveling 694,481 miles to the Moon and back, the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)-built Orion spacecraft …

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Published on April 12, 2026 - 11:41 GMT

Monterey Community Leader Vincent Malfitano Outlines Leadership Approach After Meeting with Residents

After months of meeting with residents and studying fiscal challenges, Vincent Malfitano outlines a disciplined, experience-driven path forward for Monterey. MONTEREY, CA, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent Malfitano, candidate …

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Published on April 12, 2026 - 10:22 GMT

DALIA AL-AQIDI SECURES REPUBLICAN ENDORSEMENT IN MINNESOTA’S 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Al-Aqidi Positioned to Flip CD5 for First Time in Over Six Decades MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dalia Al-Aqidi has secured the Republican Party endorsement to represent Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. She …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 23:29 GMT

BISHOP LEROY GUILLORY, LEADING THE PACK IN THE COMPTON'S MAYOR'S RACE WITH LOCAL ENDORSEMENTS & NATIONAL SUPPORT

More Endorsements for Bishop Guillory as Voters Join "Team Compton" Campaign with Unstoppable momentum supporting his vision to serve as the Mayor of Compton. COMPTON, CA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TEAM COMPTON, is …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

Tinsel News Examines International Framework Failures in Third Sudan Crisis Investigative Installment

Independent Publication Documents Why Voluntary Mineral Certification Frameworks Persist Despite Inadequacy and Which Global Powers Benefit From Their Failure NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tinsel News has …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 17:35 GMT

Margie Barilla Foundation Donates Prom Dresses to Support Local Youth in Collin County

The Margie Barilla Foundation partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County on March 28, 2026, to donate prom dresses to young women in the community. COLLIN COUNTY, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Margie Barilla …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Evelyn Castillo-Bach for Florida Governor to Deliver Remarks on Economic Security and Dignity for Florida Women

Gubernatorial Candidate to Outline "People First, Not Politics" Vision Focused on Health, Home and Freedom PEMBROKE PINES, FL, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Evelyn Castillo-Bach, candidate for Governor of Florida …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 14:33 GMT

Independent Candidate to File Ballot Petition for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District

Bowman Files as an Independent candidate for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An independent candidate is set to file a petition for ballot access in Kentucky’s 6th …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 14:05 GMT

TOM CAVANAGH, TONY DANZA, and MICHAEL LONGFELLOW to Star in Ben Andron's BROKEN SNOW directed by Colin Hanlon

BROADWAY ENGINE, DAVEED BEN-ARIE and WILLETTE KLAUSNER in association with NEWYORKREP to present the World Premiere of BEN ANDRON’S BROKEN SNOW NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BROADWAY ENGINE, Daveed Ben- …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

Canada's Nurse Practitioners Convene in Halifax to Shape the Future of Health Care

NPAC/NPANS 2026 National Conference Brings Together National Leaders to Advance NP Policy, Education, and Practice HALIFAX, CANADA, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC-AIIPC) and the Nurse …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada Inducts Nine Fellows at National Conference in Halifax

NPAC Fellowship Program recognizes nurse practitioners for exceptional contributions to the profession, patient care, and health policy in Canada HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nurse Practitioner …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 22:55 GMT

Gov-Tech skills platform Flashpass raises $4.25 million seed funding

Digital platform upskilling employees to succeed in a fast-evolving jobs market closed its first funding round as it looks to build an antidote to AI doomerism. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Flashpass, the …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 22:07 GMT

Eastern Ontario Furniture Maker Takes on Europe as U.S. Trade Uncertainty Continues

Canadian chair manufacturer launches European website, secures Dutch distribution partner, and heads to world's largest outdoor furniture trade show in Germany. CANADA, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DFC Woodworks, the Eastern Ontario …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 19:45 GMT

Bill McNutt and Adam Crepelle to Receive National Awards from State Funeral for War Veterans at World War II Museum

The honor recognizes a patriotic American who best represents the sacrifice, and service of the 16 million women and men who served in World War II. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- State Funeral for World War …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 18:13 GMT

548 Foundation Hosts Open House at Future Lake Street Campus

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 548 Foundation welcomed elected officials, community leaders, partners, and neighbors to a series of open houses at its future Lake Street Campus, offering a firsthand look at the …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 17:58 GMT

Screening Movie VIETNAM WAR: UNTOLD STORIES — Washington, D.C. Area-April 12-2026

— A powerful new documentary movie of South Vietnam and the Vietnamese diaspora. FREE ADMISSION ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam War: Untold Stories from the South — Trials, Triumphs, & Tragedies …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 17:23 GMT

1,000 Healthcare Workers and Allies Head to Washington to Demand Congressional Action to Prevent Genocide

On April 15, 1,000 healthcare workers, students, researchers, union members, and allies will gather in Washington, D.C. for national advocacy action. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Timed during Genocide Awareness …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 12:15 GMT

NFEC Declares Launch of an Affiliate Council in Connecticut, the Connecticut Financial Educators Council

BRIDGEPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Financial Educators Council® (NFEC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Connecticut Financial Educators Council℠ (CTFEC), its Connecticut-based affiliate dedicated to …

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Published on April 9, 2026 - 11:40 GMT

Wealthy countries fail to deliver on promises on climate adaptation despite rising global impacts

A new analysis from DanChurchAid shows that several wealthy countries fail to prioritise funding to help vulnerable communities adapt to climate change. COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent weeks have seen deadly …

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