2024 general election
Event ElectionSouth African president faces calls to resign; UK sees major test for Labour in local elections.
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Event Overview
The 2024 general election is a significant event with implications for both South Africa and the United Kingdom. In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to resign following a Constitutional Court ruling that parliament violated the constitution by blocking impeachment proceedings in 2022. This judgment could lead to new impeachment attempts, with opposition figure Julius Malema and his Economic Freedom Fighters party being key players. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is experiencing a major electoral test for Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, with polls opening for local, mayoral, and parliamentary contests across England, Scotland, and Wales. These elections are seen as a crucial indicator of the political landscape's potential shifts ahead of the broader general election.
Last updated: June 22, 2026
Coverage Timeline
‘Stench of sleaze’: Farage struck deal over political return months before 2024 election, reports say
Police investigate payments to Reform UK first revealed by The Guardian
From leftwing voters to unions: can Burnham win back Labour bases lost by Starmer? – visualised
Farage said he would need ‘a million a year’ to stand as MP in 2024
More Reform UK transactions worth millions reported to National Crime Agency
Revealed: Farage’s £5m gift reported to UK crime agency over money laundering concerns
Keir Starmer ally Hollie Ridley to step down as Labour general secretary
Where did it all go wrong for Starmer? – podcast
