South Africa
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IEC assures South Africans of credible local government elections
South Africa's Electoral Commission assures citizens of credible local government elections amid attempts to impugn the polls.
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Court Hears Details of Post-AKA Murder Financial Transactions
Financial transactions following AKA's murder revealed in court
South Africa
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Rayners gives Cardoso timely boost as Sundowns march on in CKO
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Golden Arrows 1-0 to qualify for the Carling Knockout Cup semi-final.
South Africa
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Côte d'Ivoire's Bosson Greccy Hillary Aims to Make Athletics History at Dakar 2026
Ivorian sprinter Bosson Greccy Hillary, 17, prepares to compete in the 100m at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, driven by a dream to make her mark on the world stage.
South Africa
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IEC warns political parties to stop campaigning at midnight ahead of polling day
South Africa's IEC warns parties to stop campaigning by midnight ahead of local government elections
South Africa
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Western Cape Elections Face Threats of Intolerance, Protests, and Crime
Western Cape local government elections face threats from political intolerance, intra-party conflict, and protests.
South Africa
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Tshwane residents hope their vote will bring clean water, electricity and roads
Residents of Maheights informal settlement in Tshwane are eager to vote in the local government elections, hoping for an end to their struggles with accessing clean water, electricity, an...
South Africa
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South Africa sees fuel price changes on November 4
Motorists in South Africa will see a marginal reduction in petrol prices and a more substantial decrease in diesel prices starting November 4.
South Africa
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Black Conservative Group in Michigan Promotes Jewish and Pro-Israel Messaging
A black conservative group, CURE, is distributing signs and billboards in Michigan encouraging black voters to support Jews and Israel ahead of the US Senate race.
South Africa
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Stars in Upcoming Christmas Comedy on Prime Video
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Santa Claus in The Man with the Bag, a Christmas comedy on Prime Video.
South Africa
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Pakistan's Terrorism Export: Afghanistan Joins List of Affected Countries
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of backing, training, and supporting militants who infiltrated across the border, echoing complaints from India, Iran, and Western countries.
South Africa
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Beyond KFC and campaign promises: Can voters fix municipalities?
As South Africans prepare to vote in the 2026 local government elections, the question remains whether voters understand what they are actually voting for.