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Analysis of and commentary on South African politics.

Category: 2021 Local Elections

Election 2026/7 [16] Can ASA win half the wards in Soweto?


Herman Mashaba says he believes ASA will win half the wards in Soweto outright. This analysis is designed to see what that would take in real terms, by isolating those wards that comprise Soweto, and comparing the results there between the 2016 and 2021 local elections, before determining what that all means for ASA’s potential.

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Election 2026/7 [13] How many votes the DA needs for 50% in JHB [Part II]


This is the second in a two part series. Here I will outline the most plausible scenarios for the DA to obtain 50% in Johannesburg, using the method and tools set out in Part 1.

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Election 2024 [14]: The Action South Africa bullshit monster


Thread: “The Action South Africa bullshit monster” This thread looks at Herman Mashaba’s spin on ASA’s 2021 election results, explains his hostility towards market research, and sets out how the media have uncritically facilitated his deceit.

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