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It is a crucial Wednesday all around the globe, as many major events are lined up for today.
On the world front, South Africa will head to polls today to elect 400 Parliamentarians today. Whereas in India, ahead of last phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Election on 1 June, election rallies are in fervour.
PM Narendra Modi’s mega election rally in Kolkata traffic advisories in the city of joy has been renewed. Whereas his rival Congress’ Rahul Gandhi along with party president Mallikarjun Kharge will hold rallies in Odisha.
Another big gala for celebs around the world is about to commence today, as Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant host another grand pre-wedding bash in Italy.
Amid the ongoing water cut in Mumbai, several new regions in the city are going to be affected on Wednesday.
South Africans in the UK and other foreign countries voted ahead of the polls opening at home. Benjamin Cremel/AFP via Getty Images.
South Africa’s seventh general election since democracy in 1994, set for 29 May 2024, takes place under circumstances different from any other election in the history of the nation. Some view the hotly contested national and provincial elections as a watershed moment for the country. We asked political scientist Dirk Kotze to explain the changed circumstances.
Here is a rundown of what is expected today.
South Africa elections
As South Africa gears up for elections to fill the 400 seats in the national assembly, experts predict it to be the most closely contested since the landmark post-apartheid democratic elections of 1994.
Initial polls hinted at a potential shift in power, threatening the ruling African National Congress’ long-standing dominance, three decades after Nelson Mandela’s historic ascent to power.
South Africa will go to the polls today. Reuters
With 27 million registered voters expected to cast their ballots, the spotlight is on the ANC, the Democratic Alliance (DA), and the Economic Freedom Fighters party among the 70 political contenders vying for victory.
President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a challenging contest as the African country grapples with soaring unemployment, widespread corruption, and rampant crime.
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