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<p>Casting his vote at the Houghton polling station, former Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa told CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters about the main issues determining his vote &#8211; such as economic growth, jobs and equality health care.</p>


Former Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa speaks on issues determining his vote

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<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa was impressed by the &#8220;great vibe&#8221; at the polling station in Soweto where he cast his vote. He told the media that the nation was still brimming with confidence and excitement about making their voices heard 25 years after the dawn of democracy. He also said the outcome of the election will be a major boost to investors.</p>


Ramaphosa: Outcome of #SAElections2019 will be a major boost to investors

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<p>Water is becoming one of the thorny issues of South Africa and CNBC Africa goes behind the scenes to find out why. For years now- the embattled Emfuleni Local Municipality has been plagued by allegations of malfeasance and corruption but the real danger lies below. The Vaal River system &#8211; supplying water to millions &#8211; is choked with sewage and pollution lack of infrastructure maintenance and electricity breakdowns leave residents in their own filth. Ahead of the South Africa&#8217;s May elections, we ask is clean water as important as clean governance? CNBC Africa Karabo Letlhatlha filed this report.</p>


#SAElections2019: Corruption, infrastructure negligence running Vaal water system dry

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<p>Bobbie Motaung, Kaizer Chiefs Manager is voting for continuity, for coming together and building the country. He spoke earlier to Fifi Peters in Hougton. Most important for him is that leaders will work together in Parliament for the good of the country.</p>


#SAElections2019: Business as usual for many today

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<p>The election team investigate women dominated businesses and see how things have changed for South African business women since 1994 after 25 years of democracy. Has the playing field evened out?</p>


#SAElections2019: Has the playing field evened out for women in business?

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<p>The IEC has an application called the Issue Tracker. All complaints around the elections will be directed through this App. Stuart Murphy, Manager Electoral Matters, IEC explains how this works to CNBC Africa’s Lubabalo Mashiqana.</p>


#SAElections2019: IEC App tracks voting issues

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<p>CNBC Africa spoke to voters at Houghton about the importance for citizen to vote on this election day.</p>


#SAElections2019: Johannesburg Voters speak out on importance of voting

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<p>In Houghton CNBC Africa’s Fifi Peters spoke to former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel and former Absa CEO Maria Ramos. She said President Cyril Ramaphosa has worked very hard in his time as president to openly confront the big issues in South Africa &#8211; issues like growth and jobs.</p>


Manuel, Ramos on what’s at stake in the #SAElections2019

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<p>In Hyde Park, CNBC Africa’s Kopano Gumbe caught up with comedian John Flismas and spoke about the three unavoidable things in life &#8211; death, taxes and casting your vote.</p>


John Flismas on why every citizen should vote

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<p>Why is the election that should be about the economy- not about it? Our next guest actually thinks South Africa 6th general elections should be a referendum on the fiscal account. Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist at Efficient Group joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


SA elections 2019: Will votes be decided on the economy?

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<p>With just a week away from South Africa&#8217;s sixth democratic general election &#8211; citizens are set to drop in their vote at polling stations across the nation. But how are they expected to vote? Professor Tumo Kele, Associate Professor of Management Services at the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Analysis: How will SA vote?

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<p>In his campaign to keep his place as the president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, took to the township streets of Alexandra earlier today. The leader of South Africa&#8217;s governing party made bold claims about the townships current Mayor. Joining CNBC Africa for more on this is CNBC Africa&#8217;s Political Economy reporter Karabo Letlhatlha.</p>


Political blame game kicks into gear as elections draw close

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<p>Hundreds of angry protesters are banging on the door of Africa&#8217;s richest square mile. The residents of Alexandra Township, a stone throw away from the business district in Sandton have marched in protest at their township being allowed to crumble by authorities. CNBC Africa’s Lubabalo Mashiqana spoke to Councillor Adolf Marema.</p>


Alexandra residents threaten to shut down Sandton in protest

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<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;">With just over a month to go until South Africans take to the polls to vote in a new national government, CNBC Africa spoke to a fellow of the <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: .4pt;">Advanced Leadership Initiative (ALI)</span> and Advocate Thuli Madonsela who was at the <span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'; letter-spacing: .4pt;">Harvard ALI dinner. She </span>had some choice of words to share with voters about holding their leaders to account.</p>


Madonsela implores voters to be more discerning

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<p>The issues surrounding land reform and the economic costs are of critical importance given the impending constitutional amendment. CNBC Africa’s Lubabalo Mashiqana attended the two day colloquium and spoke to South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.</p>


Nkosazana Dlamini: Land reform pivotal to economic development

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<p>The Zondo Commission of Inquiry continues smoothly today with testimony by former Bosasa COO, Angelo Agrizzi. This after a security scare at the inquiry forced proceedings to be wrapped up early after hearing damming evidence of widespread bribery by Bosasa. CNBC Africa&#8217;s political economics reporter, Karao Letlhatlha gives more insight.</p>


ANC given money to fund election campaign – Angelo Agrizzi

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<p>As we are still at the early days of the New Year, many are reviewing their portfolios and investments towards becoming wealthier. After a tough 2018 in stock markets this year seems to be more promising with some Asset Managers saying three shares are worth buying in 2019. Dr Adrian Saville, Chief Executive, Cannon Asset Managers joins CNBC Africa to unpack those buying opportunities.</p>


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Former Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa speaks on issues determining his vote

Ramaphosa: Outcome of #SAElections2019 will be a major boost to investors

#SAElections2019: Corruption, infrastructure negligence running Vaal water system dry

#SAElections2019: Business as usual for many today

#SAElections2019: Has the playing field evened out for women in business?

#SAElections2019: IEC App tracks voting issues

#SAElections2019: Johannesburg Voters speak out on importance of voting

Manuel, Ramos on what’s at stake in the #SAElections2019

John Flismas on why every citizen should vote

SA elections 2019: Will votes be decided on the economy?

Analysis: How will SA vote?

Political blame game kicks into gear as elections draw close

Alexandra residents threaten to shut down Sandton in protest

Madonsela implores voters to be more discerning

Nkosazana Dlamini: Land reform pivotal to economic development

ANC given money to fund election campaign – Angelo Agrizzi

ANC manifesto; Watch what they do not what they say – Fund Manager

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Former Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa speaks on issues determining his vote

Ramaphosa: Outcome of #SAElections2019 will be a major boost to investors

#SAElections2019: Corruption, infrastructure negligence running Vaal water system dry

#SAElections2019: Business as usual for many today

#SAElections2019: Has the playing field evened out for women in business?

#SAElections2019: IEC App tracks voting issues

#SAElections2019: Johannesburg Voters speak out on importance of voting

Manuel, Ramos on what’s at stake in the #SAElections2019

John Flismas on why every citizen should vote

SA elections 2019: Will votes be decided on the economy?

Analysis: How will SA vote?

Political blame game kicks into gear as elections draw close

Alexandra residents threaten to shut down Sandton in protest

Madonsela implores voters to be more discerning

Nkosazana Dlamini: Land reform pivotal to economic development

ANC given money to fund election campaign – Angelo Agrizzi

ANC manifesto; Watch what they do not what they say – Fund Manager

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