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Elections 2026
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Apply to cast a special vote during upcoming municipal elections
South Africans can apply for special voting on November 2 or 3 by submitting applications to the IEC by October 12.
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South Africa’s municipalities trapped in debt cycle as failures outlast elections
Municipalities owe creditors R161 billion while Eskom reports R110.5 billion in municipal arrears, creating a crisis that survives electoral cycles and threatens essential services.
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Heelwat nuwe kiesers registreer om hul kruisie in November te trek
Suid-Afrikaners kan steeds teen 7 Augustus aanlyn registreer om te stem, ten spyte daarvan dat persoonlike registrasie gesluit het.
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Final push for voter registration this weekend
Western Cape’s final voter registration weekend opens Saturday as IEC prepares for 2026 local elections with 1 623 stations across province.