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ANC wins local elections with a 63.65% majority, but this does not reflect the political landscape accurately. The DA increased their share in 8 out of 9 provinces and wiped out many smaller parties – what does this mean for South Africa?

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Toilet humour seems inescapable as South Africa heads into the 2011 local municipal elections. Wonkie takes an interesting look at the local political climate and at where South Africa is headed in terms of its leadership.

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After a surprise cabinet reshuffle, Julius Malema finds himself demoted from president of ANCYL to Minister in the International Relations department. Read about these changes and more on this fine 1st April 2011.

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Jacob Zuma says no to military intervention on Libya, but what should South Africa’s position be in relation to such African crises. Will Muammar Gaddafi simply step down because of an AU panel discussion?