Politics
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Government pushes for zero percent alcohol limit for drivers
South Africa is moving towards a zero percent blood alcohol policy for drivers to reduce road deaths and improve safety.
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IEC rejects ANC claims over candidate nomination deadline
The IEC has rejected ANC claims that it is helping the party finalise late candidate nominations for November’s local elections.
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ConCourt split: Zuma and Mbeki fail in bid to recuse Justice Khampepe
The Constitutional Court ruled that Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki failed to prove that a reasonable apprehension of bias exists against retired Justice Khampepe.
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Malema faces September deadline for apology to judge and JSC
EFF leader faces month-end deadline to apologise in Parliament for 2021 conduct during JSC interview with Judge Matojane.
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Female voters keep ANC ahead of DA
Women voters keep the ANC ahead of the DA nationally, with 37% female support compared to 26% for opposition party.
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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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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.
