South Africa
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Durban voters urged to participate in local elections
A Durban voter criticizes those who failed to vote in local government elections, calling it a betrayal of Nelson Mandela and the right to vote.
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South Africa
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Cubans' Revolutionary Spirit Inspires Solidarity
Cubans' 60-year resistance to US aggression inspires solidarity from South Africa
South Africa
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Ramaphosa casts vote, says local polls a powerful tool for change
President Cyril Ramaphosa casts his vote in Hyde Park, says local government elections are a powerful tool for South Africans to enforce change.
South Africa
3 min
Gwede Mantashe Urges ANC to Accept Election Outcome
ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe calls on party to accept 2026 local government election outcome, protect credibility
South Africa
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IEC to provide election update as counting preparations get underway at results centre
South Africa's Electoral Commission to give update on local government elections
South Africa
4 min
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: DA aims for metro dominance — but what do voters think?
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is aiming to dominate South Africa's metros in the 2026 local elections, but voters have mixed reactions to its campaign.
South Africa
3 min
South African Attorney Nadine Meintjes Fatally Shot in Johannesburg
Attorney Nadine Meintjes killed in double shooting near Eldorado Park
South Africa
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Proteas Coach Conrad Urges Team to Build on Aussie Triumph
South Africa's cricket coach Shukri Conrad wants the team to build on their 2-1 Test series win against Australia, citing the middle order's contributions as a positive sign ahead of thei...
South Africa
3 min
Rocklands on edge after two men gunned down in suspected gang hit
Residents in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain, fear a wave of gang retaliation after two men with alleged gang links were gunned down in a hail of bullets on Tuesday night.
South Africa
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Young Voters Absent in Mitchells Plain Elections
Youth voters appear absent in Mitchells Plain elections, sparking concerns about growing disillusionment with politicians.
South Africa
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MK supporters celebrate early in eThekwini
Supporters of South Africa's MK party celebrate in Durban's CBD as voting stations open, with ANC and DA supporters also showing enthusiasm.
South Africa
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South African Municipal Elections See 40% Voter Turnout by 5pm
Over 12 million South Africans cast ballots by 5pm in municipal elections.