South Africa
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South Africa's Municipal Elections: ANC's Grip on Power to be Tested
South Africa heads to the polls on November 4, with the ANC's hold on local government power being challenged by several parties.
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South Africa
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Political parties set sights on winning strategic councils in KwaZulu-Natal
South African political parties are vying for control of key municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the November 4 elections.
South Africa
3 min
Deon Hotto Poised to Make History in Soweto Derby
Orlando Pirates' Deon Hotto on verge of record-breaking appearance in Soweto derby against Kaizer Chiefs
South Africa
3 min
Da Cruz Confident Chiefs Can Overcome Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz says his team will stick to their game plan against Orlando Pirates
South Africa
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Land Party leader considers legal action over AfriForum-funded Hermanus documentary
Land Party leader Gcobani Ndzongana may take legal action against producers of a documentary about the 2018 Hermanus unrest, claiming he was misled about AfriForum's involvement.
South Africa
3 min
Economic Freedom Fighters Unveil Plans for Makhanda
The Economic Freedom Fighters have outlined plans to address water, electricity, road, and waste management issues in Makhanda, South Africa.
South Africa
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DA's Helen Zille Urges Voters to Participate in Upcoming Local Government Elections
DA's Johannesburg mayoral candidate, Helen Zille, urges registered voters not to stay away from the polls on election day.
South Africa
3 min
Two shot dead in separate Hanover Park attacks
Two people killed, three wounded in gang-related shootings in Hanover Park, Cape Town
South Africa
3 min
South Africa's MyMzansi Reaches Prototype Stage, But Public Rollout Still Ahead
MyMzansi, a citizen-services platform, has reached prototype stage, but South Africans should not expect immediate public use.
South Africa
3 min
Police Investigate Sixth Truck Burning in Mpumalanga Highway Attacks
South African police are probing a sixth truck burning incident on the N2 highway in Mpumalanga, following a series of attacks on the N2 and N3 highways over two nights.
South Africa
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South Africa Begins Wholesale Electricity Market Testing
South Africa starts testing its wholesale electricity market with external participants, a step towards a more competitive electricity sector.
South Africa
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South Africa's Just Energy Transition Replicates Democratic Contradiction
South Africa's Just Energy Transition is reproducing a familiar democratic contradiction, where communities are invited to participate but lack the power to determine their futures.