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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.
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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.
South Africa
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EXPLAINER | What voters can expect at polling stations
South Africans head to the polls for 2026 local government elections, here's what to expect at polling stations
South Africa
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ActionSA sets its sights on breaking through in key KZN cities
ActionSA fields mayoral and councillor candidates in KZN, aiming to familiarize voters with the party before the next general elections.
South Africa
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South African Political Parties' Election Promises Raise Concerns Over Populism
South African political parties have made sweeping election promises, but their feasibility and funding remain unclear, raising concerns about populism in the country's politics.
South Africa
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Mokonyane says SA won't sacrifice sovereignty for US trade
ANC deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane accuses US of using trade relationship as political pressure.
South Africa
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R803,455 transferred from Bright Circle account to AKA murder accused
A Durban High Court hearing has revealed that R803,455 was transferred from Bright Circle's FNB account to murder accused Mziwethemba Harvey Gwabeni shortly after AKA and Tibz's murders.
South Africa
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South Africans blame corruption and neglect for water shortages
South Africans experiencing water shortages blame corruption and neglect rather than just broken pipes, a study has found.
South Africa
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Benin seeks more value from its crops as factories draw investors
Benin aims to boost value from crops like cotton, cashews, and shea by attracting investment to turn them into finished products.
South Africa
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Rustenburg Municipality a Key Battleground in South Africa's Local Government Elections
Rustenburg's economic significance makes it a crucial municipality to watch in South Africa's local government elections, with several parties vying for control.