Politics
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The Patriotic Alliance’s mayoral candidate out on bail
The Patriotic Alliance will not discard members embroiled in personal family issues, says leader Gayton McKenzie, after arrests following a Belhar event.
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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.
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Western Cape residents divided over Premier Winde’s Beijing energy mission
Premier Alan Winde’s Beijing investment trip has divided Western Cape residents, sparking heated debate over China, electricity, transparency and taxpayer-funded travel.
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DA files motion of censure against Gauteng legislature speaker over R5.9 million Venezuela trip
DA submits motion of censure against Gauteng legislature speaker over R5.9 million Venezuela trip that included 13-member delegation.
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McKenzie slams ‘lazy’ federation bosses over funding complaints
Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie criticises lazy federation bosses for complaining about funding instead of developing commercial strategies to sustain their sports codes independently.
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Court battle over Expropriation Act gets underway in Cape Town today
DA challenges Expropriation Act in Western Cape High Court, arguing legislation allowing nil compensation for land threatens property rights and was passed through flawed process.
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Former MEC Nxangisa accorded Special Provincial Official Funeral
Former MEC Nxangisa will be accorded a Provincial Official Funeral Category 1, recognising his work and contribution to the Free State.
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New Zealand foreign minister sparks diplomatic row with racist comments
New Zealand’s foreign minister faces diplomatic complaint from China after telling Chinese-born MP to “go back to your own country”.
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Trump faces midterm reckoning as Republicans brace for potential losses
Trump’s Republicans face potential House losses and tight Senate battle with 100 days until midterms as approval ratings sink to record lows.
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DA files complaint against sports minister McKenzie over alleged cadre deployment and World Cup spending
DA files Public Protector complaint against McKenzie over alleged cadre deployment to funding panel and R31 million World Cup spending.
