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Politics
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Political killings in South Africa reach record high ahead of local elections
South Africa records 43 political killings from January to September, surpassing annual totals as local elections approach in November.
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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.