The EFF is projected to win 10.7% of the national vote share, potentially increasing its seats in the National Assembly from 25 to 42. The article lists the EFF members who are expected to take up these seats, based on the party's list submitted to the IEC.

The CSIR predicts a decline in support for the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the City of Cape Town metropolitan areas, with an expected drop from 66.6% in 2016 to 54% in the recent national elections. The ANC is anticipated to gain almost 5% in support, while the Good Party is expected to secure 2.5% of the vote. These predictions are based on the national vote count, with over 15% of the votes counted and returned from voting districts in Cape Town.

Lloyd Harris of South Africa achieved a milestone by advancing past the first round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in his career, defeating Lucas Rosol of the Czech Republic in the French Open. Harris, the only singles player from South Africa in this year's tournament, made a remarkable comeback from two sets down to win the match at Roland Garros in Paris.

Early results from the first 17 voting districts show the ANC leading with 49% of the votes, followed by the DA at 29%, and both the EFF and Freedom Front Plus at around 8%. These results, released by the Independent Electorate Commission, reflect less than 1% of the total vote count and are expected to change as more results come in from the Eastern Cape, Free State, and Northern Cape.

Business Leadership South Africa urges President Ramaphosa to combat populism within the ANC to stabilize the country's credit rating and maintain the independence of the Reserve Bank. The Economist endorses Ramaphosa, suggesting that a poor ANC performance in the upcoming election could empower populists. Business interests are best served if the ANC secures between 54% and 57% of the vote, avoiding both disruption and the potential for constitutional changes with the EFF. Despite these projections, business sentiment remains cautious about the election outcome.

Evidence of possible improper conduct against former Transnet CEO Brian Molefe was presented at the Inquiry into State Capture. Gerhard van der Westhuizen, a former Transnet employee, testified that Molefe bypassed procurement processes to award a master service contract to a company linked to Gupta-family associate Salim Issa, overturning a decision to award the contract to Neotel. Molefe previously served as Group CEO at Transnet and Eskom.

The DA has retained majority control in the Western Cape provincial legislature with 55.45% of the votes. The ANC secured 28.6%, the EFF 4.04%, and the Good Party, led by former Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille, garnered 3.01%, making it the fourth largest party in its first election.

In 2014, the DA won the Western Cape outright with 59% of the vote. Current CSIR predictions, based on 39% of voting districts declared, project the DA to secure a majority again with 56% of the provincial ballot, eliminating the need for coalition partners. The DA has likely lost some ground to Patricia de Lille’s Good party, expected to gain 3% of the vote, while the ANC appears to have lost ground to the EFF.

The South African Sevens rugby team, known as the Blitzboks, was eliminated from the London Sevens tournament after a 29-22 loss to Australia in the quarter-finals. Despite scoring two tries in the final minute, the Blitzboks could not overcome Australia's lead. This defeat also hampers their chances for automatic qualification for the Olympic Games, as only the top three teams in the competition qualify automatically for next year's Olympics in Japan.

Eight miners have died following an explosion at an abandoned mine in the Mazowe region, north of Harare, Zimbabwe. Illegal mining remains a significant issue in the country, with a similar incident in February resulting in over 20 deaths. The report includes coverage from Zimbabwean journalist Njabulo Ncube, who is also the National Coordinator of the Zimbabwe National Editors Forum.

The Renault Koleos 2.5 Dynamique 4WD is praised for its fuel economy, comfort, and French style during a road trip from Gauteng to the Eastern Cape. Despite a powerful 2.5l engine and all-wheel transmission, the vehicle maintained efficient fuel consumption. The Koleos offers luxurious interiors, practical technology, and safety features. Although not tested in full 4x4 mode, the car performed well in various conditions. With a retail price of R635,000, it competes well in its market segment, offering unique selling propositions for cost-conscious South Africans.

The Renault Koleos 2.5 Dynamique 4WD impresses with its blend of economy, comfort, and French style, making it a strong contender in the competitive SUV market. The review highlights the car's fuel efficiency, advanced technological features, and luxurious interior, while also noting some minor design impracticalities. The Koleos is praised for its performance on various terrains and its array of safety features, making it a cost-effective choice for South African motorists.

A CSIR report indicates a decline in support for South Africa's two largest political parties, the ANC and the DA, in the Proportional Representation vote at voting districts, based on early counts compared to 2016 results. While the ANC's support dropped from 51.6% to 44.2%, the DA's decreased from 33% to 28%. Conversely, parties like the EFF and the VF+ have seen an increase in support.

As of early Tuesday morning with 9% of votes counted in South Africa's Local Government Elections, the ANC leads with just under 45% support, followed by the DA with 28% and the EFF with 7.5%. Results from over 2220 of the 23,148 voting districts are in, with the ANC winning 50.5% of the vote in the KhaI Ma municipal region of the Northern Cape. Out of 8794 seats, 90 have been allocated, with the ANC securing 53 and the DA 28.

A group of former street artists, an inner-city landlord, and a charity fundraiser have transformed vacant office space in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, into a new art studio and gallery. Edward Selematsela and seven other artists have secured 250m² of fully serviced and subsidised office space in the old Nedbank building, contributing to the ongoing urban rejuvenation in the area.

Political parties contesting the 2019 National election in South Africa were required to pay a deposit to the IEC, which would be refunded if they secured at least one seat in the legislature. Most parties failed to secure a seat and forfeited their deposits. The cost of running the election was significant, averaging almost R1.4-million per seat, amounting to about R70 per voter.

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has become the official opposition in the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature with 12.79% of the vote, surpassing the Democratic Alliance (DA), which received 9.77%. The voter turnout was 63.2% among the 1,951,776 registered voters.

The ANC retains its majority in the Limpopo Provincial Legislature with 75.49% of the vote, followed by the EFF with 14.43% and the DA with 5.4%. Voter turnout in Limpopo was 56.36%, with the final results available on the IEC website.

Election commentators and media are divided over who is responsible for ensuring free and fair elections in South Africa. Terry Tselane, former IEC Commissioner and SABC Election Analyst, confirms that Section 182 of the Constitution assigns this responsibility to the IEC, with sub-section 190 detailing the IEC's duties in major election processes.

The ANC's support in the Free State declined by 8% since 2014, but the party still secured a final winning percentage of 61.14% as announced by the IEC. The DA and EFF maintained their positions in second and third place with 17.58% and 12.58% respectively. Voter turnout in the province was 61.35%.

The ANC has retained control over the Eastern Cape legislature with a slight decline in support from 70.09% in 2014 to 68.74% in 2019. The DA's support also declined from 16.20% to 15.73%, maintaining its position as the second largest party. The EFF is third with 7.84%, followed by the UDM with 2.60%, and the ATM securing 1.52%.

In the 2019 South African elections, only results from 43 voting districts in Gauteng remain outstanding. The ANC is leading in Gauteng with 49.9% of the votes. Nationally, the ANC has secured 57.49% of the votes, followed by the DA with 20.8% and the EFF with 10.76%. The IEC has declared 99.82% of all votes, covering 22,883 voting districts across South Africa.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) demonstrated its expertise in election predictions during the 2019 South African elections, accurately forecasting the vote percentages for the top three parties with minimal variance. Collaborating with the SABC, the CSIR's model, based on voting behavior influenced by political, socio-economic, and demographic factors, proved highly effective. The CSIR's predictions were made with only a small percentage of the total votes counted, showcasing their advanced statistical methods and the reliability of their election prediction model.

With 27 voting districts in Gauteng yet to declare results for the 2019 national and provincial elections in South Africa, the ANC is maintaining a slim lead with 50.06% of the vote. The DA has 27.62% and the EFF 14.62%. As of 9am on Saturday, 11 May, the IEC has declared 99.88% of all results nationally and provincially. The CSIR predicted a voter turnout of 65.9%, the lowest since 1994, with an estimated 17.44 million people voting.

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has increased its vote share in KZN to 17.4% with 87% of Voting Districts counted and is predicted to win 16.6% by the CSIR, marking a significant rise from the 11% achieved in 2014. The IFP is poised to replace the DA as the official opposition in KZN and is expected to boost its national vote share to 3.4%, maintaining its status as the country's fourth-largest party.

Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald attributes the party's increased support in the 2019 national and provincial elections to former Democratic Alliance voters who were dissatisfied with the DA's message. The FF+ more than doubled its representation in the National Assembly, securing 2.37% of the vote and increasing its seats from 4 to a projected 10.

The ANC is leading with 58% in the race for national votes in the Free State, followed by the DA with 18.6% and the Freedom Front Plus with 10.5%, after results from 21 voting districts were declared. The ANC also leads in the provincial legislature vote against the DA, EFF, and VF+.

Early election results with 4 percent of voting districts counted show the ANC, DA, and EFF dominating with almost 90 percent of the national votes. The ANC leads with 49%, followed by the DA with 33%, and the EFF with over 5%. The Freedom Front + has a strong start, and the ACDP and GOOD parties have each obtained more than one percent of the votes. The turnout rate is currently 61%, lower than the 75% in the previous election.

VF Plus is emerging as a significant player in the 2019 elections, securing the 4th position with 2.6% of the votes counted so far. In contrast, parties like PAC, AZAPO, COPE, and UDM are struggling to secure seats in parliament. GOOD, a new party, shows potential for parliamentary representation, while IFP maintains its stronghold in KwaZulu-Natal. The ANC leads the election but faces uncertainty in surpassing the 60% mark, while the DA and EFF are expected to hold the 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. The possibility of a coalition government in Gauteng is also highlighted.

The CSIR predicts a significant decline in voter turnout for South Africa's 2019 election, estimating a drop from 74% in 2014 to 64%. This projection suggests that only 17.2 million voters participated, compared to 18.6 million in the previous election, marking a 10% decline, the steepest since 2004. This indicates a serious voter withdrawal from electoral participation.

The CSIR predicts that both the ANC and DA will lose support in the 2019 National Assembly vote, with the ANC potentially losing up to 5% and the DA 0.7%. Cope and the National Freedom Party may not secure enough votes to remain in the National Assembly. Conversely, the EFF and Freedom Front Plus are expected to grow by 3.3% and 2%, respectively, while the UDM is predicted to decrease from 1% to 0.4%.

Statistics SA 2018 population estimates reveal that 11.7 million eligible voters in South Africa are aged between 18-29, but only 5.6 million are registered, marking a significant decrease from previous elections. Despite low registration levels, young voters, who make up 21% of all registered voters, remain a significant and unpredictable force in elections. Their voting behavior is influenced by immediate events and the appeal of political parties rather than strong party loyalties, potentially leading to dramatic impacts on the political landscape.

The article examines the reliability of surveys versus projections in forecasting election results, highlighting the factors that affect survey accuracy and the assumptions underlying projections. It discusses recent survey results and projections for the ANC's performance in the upcoming elections, noting that while national projections suggest the ANC will secure 55% of the vote, its support in Gauteng is expected to decline to 44%. The analysis indicates that for the ANC to win in Gauteng, it would need to reverse its declining trend sharply.

SABC News collaborates with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to offer reliable election outcome predictions to South African audiences. The CSIR's model, in use since 1999, utilizes statistical methods to predict voting patterns from a small sample of voting districts (VDs). By clustering VDs with similar voting behaviors, the model can estimate overall election results early in the counting process. The model relies solely on actual VD results without additional polling or surveys.

A record number of political parties are contesting the 2019 elections in South Africa, with 48 parties vying for national assembly seats and 78 for provincial legislatures. The article discusses the potential impact of voting for smaller parties, highlighting that such votes may be wasted due to limited parliamentary influence and the seat allocation process. Despite the dominance of the ANC, DA, and EFF, voting for smaller parties may signal voter disillusionment with the major parties, though this discontent may not translate into legislative power.

Analysts predict that up to 2 million votes cast on May 8 may not be represented at the National or Provincial level due to smaller parties not securing enough votes to win seats. Many voters are reportedly disillusioned with the promises made by larger political parties.

Three out of every four South Africans who voted in special elections abroad on 27 April 2019 voted for the Democratic Alliance (DA). Results released by the IEC in Pretoria show that 14,802 people, representing 74.45% of all votes cast outside South Africa, voted for the DA, while the ANC secured 10.83% of the overseas vote. Some 4.57% of voters chose the Freedom Front Plus. A total of 19,909 votes were cast abroad.

Approximately 1.2 million additional registered voters will participate in the 2019 elections, as reported by the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). The increase is attributed to voter registration weekends held in March of the previous year and January of the current year. The highest percentages of new voter registrations were observed in the metropolitan areas of Gauteng, Western Cape, and Kwazulu-Natal.

Polls indicate a significant rise in independents or 'floating voters' in South Africa, who do not have strong party loyalties and are open to persuasion. These voters, who are often late deciders, can significantly impact the political landscape and future electoral outcomes. Their decisions are influenced by the economy, key policy issues, party leaders, and incumbent job approval, with populist and anti-system appeals gaining traction among them.