Natasha Marrian

Natasha Marrian is a seasoned political journalist who has held leading roles at Business Day, the Mail & Guardian, and Financial Mail. She has been appointed as the new assistant editor: politics and opinion at News24. With her extensive experience in political journalism, she joins News24 at a crucial time as South Africa prepares for general elections. Marrian's appointment promises readers of News24 expert analysis and commentary during this critical period in South Africa's political landscape. She previously earned commendations from the Vodacom Journalist of the Year award judges and was a finalist in the Sanlam Group Financial Journalist of the Year. Her decade-long career has been adorned with accolades and recognition, including being celebrated as a finalist in the Sikuvile Journalism Awards for her compelling columns.

Biography:  https://www.news24.com/news24/opinions/reader_hub/news24-appoints-natasha-marrian-as-new-politics-editor-ahead-of-elections-20240502

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Former President Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has received 11.3% of the votes.
  • The ANC's support stands at 41.9% in the official results.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

South Africa's 2024 General Elections: ANC Falls Short of Majority, New Parties Make Gains

South Africa's 2024 General Elections: ANC Falls Short of Majority, New Parties Make Gains

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 South Africa's 2024 General Elections reveal a shifting political landscape, with the African National Congress (ANC) falling short of a majority and new parties like Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party making significant gains. The ANC, which has governed since the end of apartheid, is projected to receive around 40% of votes. The DA follows with 28.5%, while MK Party holds a strong lead in KwaZulu-Natal with 43.9%. This election marks a turning point for South African politics as the ANC's dominance is challenged.