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INSIGHT | Consequences of ghost candidates, poor choices by voters
The coattail corollary in politics is the theory that a popular candidate at the top of the list benefits those in the same party down the list. In local government elections, you vote for a councillor on a proportional representation list, then you might vote for that partyâ s ward or district councillor, or mayor candidate.
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Mboyiya seeks career revival in Botswana
KuGompo City boxer Aphiwe Mboyiya (https://dailydispatch.co.za/sport/2025-09-04-mboyiya-and-zingange-finally-get-their-date-with-destiny/)flew to Botswana on Wednesday determined to breathe life into his career by beating Kutlwano Ogaketse in their IBO Africa junior-welterweight title clash on Friday.
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Unbeaten Sigaba faces featherweight stern test
Nxarhuni boxer Zolisa Batyi may be coming from successive losses but that has not stopped him from looking beyond Likho Sigaba ahead of their clash at the Guild Theatre on Sunday. The bosom buddies meet for the WBA Gold featherweight title in a crossroads bout, the outcome of which might relegate the loser to the divisionâ s fringes.
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Ngxingolo's Bok milestone a journey of grit, growth and self-belief
Yonela Ngxingolo engraved herself in the history books of women's rugby in the country over the weekend, becoming the second player to reach 50 caps for the Springboks. The first to have walked the path was Nolusindiso Booi (https://dispatch.co.za)from Xesi, just a few kilometres from where Ngxingolo started her career in Mdantsane.
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Iinyathi pleased with finishing Pro20 on a high
Though not proceeding to the next round of the Pro20 Cup, the Eastern Cape Iinyathi says that (https://Dispatch.co.za)beating division one teams the North West Dragons and the Warriors will boost the morale of the team as they go back to their mission of promotion to the top flight. This was said by Border menâ s team captain Jerome Bossr after their seven-wicket victory over their provincial neighbours at Buffalo Park in KuGompo City on Saturday.
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Jansen strikes but Aussies stand firm to take narrow lead
Marco Jansen celebrated his 100th Test wicket with a crucial double strike to halt Australia's fightback Befoer Alex Carey and Josh Inglis reignite Aussie hopes on day two of the third Test at Newlands.
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Ntabankulu residents told to boil water despite safety clearance
The Alfred Nzo District Municipality has advised Ntabankulu residents to boil their tap water as a precaution, despite recent lab tests confirming the supply meets national safety standards.
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Highbury FC aim to make home turf a fortress against Leicesterford City
Highbury FC look to strengthen their home ground advantage and climb the Motsepe Foundation Championship log as they host Leicesterford City at Nelson Mandela University Stadium.
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Warriors set for stern Super 8s examination
Defending domestic T20 champions Dafabet Warriors kick off their YesPlay Pro20 Cup Super 8s journey against the formidable YesPlay Cobras at Dafabet St Georgeâ s Park.
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One dead, two children injured as floods batter OR Tambo district
Heavy rains have battered the OR Tambo district in the Eastern Cape, resulting in one death, two injuries, and severe damage to roads, bridges, and power infrastructure.
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Remembering Ben Nomoyi, the Eastern Cape storytelling pioneer whose legacy transformed SA cinema
There are filmmakers who make pictures, and there are filmmakers who make it possible for others to imagine themselves inside the picture. Ben Nomoyi belonged to the latter tradition. He understood that cinema was never merely a succession of images projected against a wall. It was a declaration of presence, an archive of belonging and, for communities long relegated to the margins of the national imagination, an opportunity to reclaim the right to tell their own stories.
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New hotel anchors R995m investment plan which could revitalise beachfront
East London's beachfront is poised for a major transformation with two proposed developments valued at a combined R995m, including a 191-room sea-facing hotel and a mixed-use commercial hub.
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Mitchell Starc turns it around after brutal Newlands start
Mitchell Starc overcame a tough opening session to claim 6/72, leading an Australian fightback that bowled South Africa out for 329 on day one at Newlands.
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Ackerman rues missed Test ton
South African opener Marques Ackerman fell five runs short of a maiden Test ton, scoring an aggressive 95 against Australia before a batting collapse halted the Proteas' momentum at Newlands.
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