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@citizen Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:54:09
Record 142 072 candidates to contest 2026 local Elections, IEC says: Here's the full breakdown
File: Voters queue during the 2024 national and provincial government elections. Picture: The Citizen
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Danish students join European protests against education cuts
Young people fear changes to financial support could make education less accessible and deepen inequalities.
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Germany hopes for progress in ending conflicts after US election
Berlin believes closer transatlantic cooperation could create fresh opportunities to address major international conflicts.
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PICTURES: Best images from South Africa's 2026 Local Government Elections
From queues at polling stations to memorable moments at the ballot box, take a look at how South Africans experienced election day across the country.
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Padlocked schools to burning tyres: EC police respond to protests at voting stations
Disgruntled community members initially closed the Madlalisa voting station in Alfred Nzo with a padlock before police broke it open.
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Johannesburg municipality signs Samwu addendum on eve of local elections
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero explained that the terms of the addendum signed with Samwu would be factored into January's budget adjustment.
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Mbalula: ANC to announce mayoral candidates after election results as coalition talks remain on hold
The ANC is yet to officially announce its mayoral candidates across the country's municipalities, despite having already completed its selection process.
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Mbeki predicts rise in hung municipalities as Ntshavheni questions foreigners voting
The former president says growing dissatisfaction among voters is reflected in the fragmented political landscape.
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Dramatic Dullstroom rally dishes up everything and more
Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) closed out the 2026 National Rally National Championship with another solid result from Mark Jones and Kes Naidoo.
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Popular actor Tumisho Masha in hot water for sharing his vote
Masha took to social media amid the storm over his post, simply saying: 'Everybody, calm down; it's really not what you think.'
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Celebrity British hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
Born in 1951, Frieda established himself as a hairstylist to the stars and high-fashion magazines in the 1970s before opening his own salons.
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IEC confirms ballot papers stolen in one ward of major metro
The IEC confirms that a case has been opened with the police and staff have been relieved of duty following an alleged theft incident.
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Makhadzi allowed to leave Botswana and return to South Africa after court agreement
Makhadzi has been given permission to leave Botswana and return home after she and promoter Gilbert Seagile reached an agreement in court.
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Chiefs confirm Mokwana signing
'Everyone at Kaizer Chiefs welcomes Elias to the Amakhosi family and wishes him all the best in Gold Black,' said Chiefs on their official website.
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