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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.
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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.
South Africa
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Ramaphosa sees chance to reset strained US ties after Democrats’ midterm election rout
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa hopes the US Democrats' midterm victory will ease strained ties between Pretoria and Washington.
South Africa
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Over 200 delegates from 100 countries gather in Fuzhou for Belt and Road media forum
More than 200 delegates from 100 countries are attending the 2026 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road in Fuzhou, China.
South Africa
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Elderly Voters in South Africa Express Confusion Over Special Voting Process
Elderly voters in Ekurhuleni express confusion over special voting process
South Africa
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South African Voters Urged to Prioritize Service Delivery in Local Government Elections
South African author Temba A. Nolutshungu encourages voters to approach local government elections as service delivery elections, focusing on value for money and clean governance.
South Africa
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South African Voters Urged to Consider Municipal Tariffs in Local Government Elections
South African voters are being urged to consider the impact of municipal tariffs on their household budgets when casting their ballots in the upcoming local government elections.
South Africa
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Emotional Makhadzi reclaims travel documents to return to Mzansi
South African singer Makhadzi has secured the return of her travel documents, allowing her to return home after a three-day ordeal in Botswana.
South Africa
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IEC outlines next steps after voting concludes in South Africa's municipal elections
South Africa's Electoral Commission details counting, verification and results declaration process
South Africa
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9 artists, 9 walls: Interact and Momentum bring disability-led art into everyday spaces
Momentum partners with Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts to showcase artworks by 9 artists with disabilities.
South Africa
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KwaZulu-Natal Voters Urged to Cast Ballots Early Amid Severe Thunderstorms
Voters in northern and Midlands parts of KwaZulu-Natal urged to visit polling stations early due to severe thunderstorms forecast for election day.
South Africa
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Phoenix residents face water cuts on Election Day amid years of shortages
Phoenix residents in South Africa face water cuts on Election Day, adding to years of daily water shortages and struggles.