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Elections 2026
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Hankey residents vote amid unfulfilled promises and flood damage
Two Hankey residents cast their votes on 4 November 2026 and described a community where young people lack support and promises remain unfulfilled. Flood damage, sewage failures and a failing landfill site compound their frustrations.
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ANC vote slumps in Kouga, PA triples support in 2026 local elections
The ANC lost 13 percentage points in Kouga and the PA overtook the DA in Kou-Kamma as provisional 2026 local government election results reveal a dramatic political realignment in the Eastern Cape.
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Millions cast ballots as local election proceeds smoothly
Over 3.5 million South Africans voted by 10:00 am on November 4, amid election innovations and some localized disruptions.
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LIVE STREAM: Residents make their mark in Local Government Elections
South Africa’s Local Government Elections began on 4 November, with over 29 million voters expected to make their mark on the day.
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Ballot delivery delays affect 217 voting stations in Cape Metro during special voting
Ballot delivery delays affected the opening of 217 voting stations in Cape Metro as special voting got underway on Monday, 2 November.
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Violence and looting in eThekwini ‘cannot be tolerated’ – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses businesses on safety, assuring communities of increased efforts to combat crime in eThekwini.
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Home Affairs offices stay open longer for election week
Home Affairs extends office hours from 2 to 4 November to help voters collect identity documents for Local Government Elections.
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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.