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South Africa Prepares for 2026 Local Government Elections
South Africans set to vote in local government elections on November 4, 2026, with the ANC and DA facing credibility tests.
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Former Minister Denies Interference in TRC Matters
Former South African Minister Brigitte Mabandla has denied interfering in Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) matters during her testimony before the Khampepe Commission.
South Africa
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MK Party Urges Probe into Killing of KZN Leader Lastborn Shazi
MK Party calls for urgent investigation into killing of KZN leader Lastborn Shazi amid 20 politically linked murders in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal.
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More police deployed as party supporters storm IEC storage facilities in KZN
Electoral Commission of South Africa boosts security at storage facilities after party supporters attempt to gain unauthorized access
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South African Police on High Alert for Local Elections
South African police are on high alert for local elections, with 165 voting stations identified as high-risk areas.
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KZN Transport to assess potholes on Verulam’s R102 after business forum complaint
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has promised to assess damaged sections of Verulam's R102 after the Verulam Business Forum reported tyre damage, uneven surfaces, and alleged acc...
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Opposition parties blame ANC for South Africa's AGOA exclusion
Opposition parties hold ANC responsible for SA's AGOA exclusion, citing antiquated foreign and economic policies.
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Cape Town Comedian Alan Committie Emcees Dancers Love Dogs Gala
Comedian Alan Committie to host Dancers Love Dogs, a charity gala event in Cape Town, on November 3 at Artscape.
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Time for excuses over in scholar transport failures
South African province of Eastern Cape faces recurring scholar transport crisis
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Petrol Price Stays Flat, Diesel Cost to Decrease as Levy Relief Kicks In
South Africa's petrol price remains largely unchanged, while diesel prices are set to decrease due to a temporary general levy reduction.
South Africa
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Somizi Mhlongo on building his empire, love life and future plans
South African media personality Somizi Mhlongo talks about his latest projects, approach to success and relationship status.
South Africa
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South Africa's State-Owned Enterprises Need Reform, Says MEC
South Africa's state-owned enterprises require reform to deliver public value and ensure financial sustainability, according to KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Francois Rodgers.