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Politics
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DA holds commanding lead as Cape Town vote count gets underway
Early Cape Town results show the DA leading comfortably, with projections predicting victory, while rates, councillor performance, and budgeting remain key concerns.
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Political killings in South Africa reach record high ahead of local elections
South Africa records 43 political killings from January to September, surpassing annual totals as local elections approach in November.
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Minister Majodina faces backlash after vulgar outburst at Kouga community meeting
Water Minister Pemmy Majodina exchanged profanities with a disabled resident at a Kouga community meeting, sparking DA ethics complaint.
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Parliament rebuild: DBSA rejects cost-overrun claims as questions over project transfer persist
BSA says there are no cost overruns on Parliament’s R4.6bn rebuild, as questions persist over the project’s transfer, procurement and oversight.
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IEC election timetable out as voters’ roll closed for Wednesday 4 November polls
The IEC has published its 89-day election timetable for the 4 November 2026 local polls, with the voters’ roll having closed at midnight on 7 August.