Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority
Based on the early results, the ANC is projected to have roughly 42 pct of the vote when the count is over.
Thu May 30 2024
EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?
Under South Africa's constitution, voters elect 400 members of the National Assembly, who then elect the president by a simple majority.
Wed May 29 2024
Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa
South Africa's joblessness rate, among the highest in the world, is the number one concern for many voters.
Thu May 23 2024
Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of South Africa's ruling party
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC), paving the way for him to contest the presidency again at 2024 elections.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Anwar officially announced as PKR president, Rafizi as deputy president for 2022-2025 session
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today officially announced as PKR president for the 2022-2025 session at the party's 16th national congress.
Sun Jul 17 2022
PKR Congress: Establish rotation system for PM's post if PH comes to power - Delegate
A delegate at the PKR National Congress today suggested that Pakatan Harapan PH establish a rotation system for the prime minister's post if the coalition succeeds in forming the Federal government.
Sat Jul 16 2022
PKR Women Congress: Do not exercise factionalism to get followers - Wan Azizah
Dr Wan Azizah calls on party members to be wary of people who are deceitful or treacherous and who can destroy the party.
Fri Jul 15 2022
16th PKR national congress begins today
More than 2,000 delegates are expected to attend both the PKR Youth and Women congress.
Fri Jul 15 2022
PKR performance in state elections on agenda at national congress - Saifuddin Nasution
PKR's poor performance in four state elections between 2020 and 2022 will be on the agenda at the party's National Congress this June.
Sun Mar 27 2022
DAP National Congress set on March 20 - Loke
The Congress will be held this March 20 at the Ideal Convention Centre in Shah Alam, Loke said.
Fri Jan 21 2022
South Africa's Zuma hands himself over to police to begin sentence
Hundreds of his supporters, some of them armed with guns, spears and shields, had gathered nearby at his rural homestead in Nkandla.
Thu Jul 08 2021
S.Africa court jails ex-leader Zuma for 15 months after inquiry no-show
The inquiry is examining allegations of high-level graft during Zuma's period in power from 2009 to 2018.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Don't be too obsessed with leaders, Anwar tells PKR members
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded members of the party not to be too obsessed with a leader or group.
Sun Jun 20 2021
PKR national congress to be held on June 20
Nik Nazmi said the congress would focus on issues such as the economy, health and the restoration of democracy.
Wed Jun 16 2021
PKR to announce new date for national congress - Saifuddin Nasution
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will announce a new date to continue its 2020 Annual National Congress, which was postponed following an instruction by the National Security Council (MKN).
Sun Jun 06 2021
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024