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Elections 2026
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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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OPINION: Political assassinations becoming the new way of doing politics in SA
Political violence is evolving into a persistent feature of South African politics, spreading beyond KwaZulu-Natal, warns UWC professor Lisa Thompson.
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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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Police step up election security preparations ahead of 4 November polls
With less than a week until the 4 November elections, the Police Ministry is engaging key stakeholders to strengthen security and assess readiness
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South Africans urged to collect IDs before election day
Home Affairs urges eligible voters without identity documents to apply and collect them before Local Government Elections on 4 November.
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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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Voters urged to prioritise service delivery ahead of local elections
Political analyst Amanda Gouws urges voters to scrutinise party manifestos and choose parties with a proven track record in service delivery.
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Cape Town’s N2 ‘Hell Run’ wall becomes election flashpoint
Cape Town’s planned R114m N2 wall has become one of the most divisive issues of the election campaign. The Mayor says it is strictly an anti-crime measure.
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ANC secures last-minute ballot victory as ConCourt overturns candidate list dispute
Constitutional Court overturns candidate list dispute, allowing ANC to contest elections in six municipalities despite missing final submission deadline.
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Video of DA man assaulting ex resurfaces, JP Smith says party believes in reform
Sunbird Park residents say they cannot vote for DA ward candidate Rudi Stevens after a video allegedly showing him assaulting his ex-wife resurfaced.