South Africa
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Water supply struggles continue in Pretoria
Residents of several Pretoria neighborhoods have been without water for days
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Morero ready to serve as ordinary councillor if ANC picks another mayoral candidate
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says he is prepared to serve as an ordinary councillor if the ANC does not announce him as the party's mayoral candidate.
South Africa
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South Africa Local Government Elections See High Number of Candidates
Over 136,000 candidates vying for 10,526 municipal council seats in South Africa's local government elections.
South Africa
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Mamelodi Sundowns Aim to Strengthen Squad in January Transfer Window
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso aims to strengthen the squad in the January transfer window to compete in multiple competitions.
South Africa
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Kraaifontein Taxi Boss Mawande Ndinisa Shot Dead in Bloekombos
Long-distance taxi operator Mawande Ndinisa, 34, was shot dead inside his silver Toyota Hilux in Bloekombos, Kraaifontein, on Monday, November 2.
South Africa
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Six arrested as South Africa tightens security ahead of 2026 local government elections
South Africa has intensified security operations ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, arresting six suspects in connection with election-related offences.
South Africa
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KwaZulu-Natal Deploys 688 Officers to Secure Election Routes and Voting Stations
KwaZulu-Natal has deployed 688 officers to manage traffic and protect voting stations during local government elections
South Africa
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IEC terminates presiding officer's contract over ANC-branded vehicle
South Africa's IEC fires Hammersdale presiding officer over vehicle displaying ANC branding
South Africa
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21 criminal cases reported during special voting in South Africa ahead of local polls
21 criminal cases and 6 arrests made during special voting in South Africa ahead of local government elections.
South Africa
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South Africa's Special Votes Continue Amidst MKP Official's Murder and AGOA Exit Concerns
South Africa's special votes continue, with the IEC hoping for a smoother process after Cape Town delays, as MKP officials head to KZN after a regional coordinator's murder and AGOA exit ...
South Africa
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OBITUARY: Sheila Barsel, the dart-throwing strugglista who refused to be silenced
Sheila Barsel, a champion of anti-apartheid, LGBTQIA+ rights, and social justice, has died at 82, leaving a legacy of defiance and practical courage.
South Africa
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Festive boost for Marina Glen braai operators as metro hands over new gear
Thirty-eight braai vendors at Marina Glen receive business equipment from Buffalo City metro to improve services ahead of the holiday rush.