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https://novanews.co.za/bloemnewsexpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/87daac41a73547ea98522329e85fff24.jpg7201080The 2026 local government elections will be a watershed when we elect new ward councillors and ward committees. There was great hype with the just held national and provincial elections on 29 May, which some called our second 1994.