A campaign video for South Africa's opposition party showing the country's flag in flames has stoked tensions and led to accusations of treason.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described as "treasonous" a campaign ad by an opposition party that depicts a burning national flag, as antagonism between political parties rose three weeks before an election.

South African police are investigating if former President Jacob Zuma’s new political party forged supporters’ signatures to register for national elections next month.

The Democratic Alliance has come up with controversial ads in past elections but critics say burning the flag — for many a symbol of their liberation from apartheid goes too

A campaign advert by South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance that depicts the national flag burning has exposed the deep divisions gripping the country just three weeks out from a pivotal national election.

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has rejected the Democratic Alliance's (DA) TV election advertisement depicting the South African flag burning to ashes. The public broadcaster believes that the advert encourages damage to treasured national symbols.