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WHO extends Ebola alert as DRC outbreak death toll surpasses 2 300
The designation of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern is the highest alert.
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Ballot boxes quarantined in Mpumalanga after reports of tampering
It is alleged that some political party representatives tampered with ballot boxes
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KZN police record 18 election-related cases since start of voting
Acting Provincial Police Commissioner Phumelele Makoba says seven suspects have been arrested so far
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MK Deputy President remains optimistic about electoral prospects
Zuma says that what he is hoping for is a seamless process with no interruptions.
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Long queues and delays frustrate voters in Cape Metro
In Mfuleni, many voters gave up on the queues, saying they could not wait it out.
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Shares advance as Democrats' victory eases political uncertainty
All three main indexes finished higher as consumer discretionary, financials and real estate stocks
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IEC releases first 2026 LGE results from Eastern Cape
The IEC has released the first results of the 2026 Local Government Elections
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Protest briefly disrupts voting at Alexandra polling station
Community members staged a protest outside the voting station, demanding justice for the victim.
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Gauteng mayoral candidates share voting views after casting ballots
Across Gauteng, mayoral candidates have raised concerns about political tolerance.
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Voting stations close as local polls now move to counting phase
Voters who were already in the queue before 21:00 will still be given an opportunity to vote.
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De Lille urges voters to oust underperforming leaders
De Lille emphasised that voting is a tool that can used to hold leaders accountable.
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Adams encourages voters to use ballots to drive change
Adams has urged South Africans to vote for the changes they would want to experience.
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Coalitions likely to shape local government elections: Holomisa
Holomisa coalitions that that single-party dominance results in corruption
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Citizens' assemblies could strengthen public participation: Alberts
The role of citizens in a democracy should extend beyond voting every five years.
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