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Elections 2026
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Stellenbosch Municipality says it will not be drawn into pre-election ‘mudslinging’
The ANC in Stellenbosch aims to bring a vote of no confidence against the town’s current Executive Mayor, Jeremy Fasser (DA). The opposition party claims various serious allegations against the Mayor have come to light and must be investigated.
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Election watch: The race is on for seats in Stellenbosch council
Eighteen parties are contesting Stellenbosch’s local elections on 4 November, offering a diverse candidate selection to voters of the City of Oaks.
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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.