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King's election boycott call sparks backlash from traditional leaders
AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has urged voters to boycott Wednesdayâ s local government elections, declaring that no political party deserves their support, while calling on kings and chiefs to keep out of party politics. His call has drawn criticism from other traditional leaders, who say discouraging people from voting undermines a hard-won democratic right, particularly in rural communities.
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IEC probes Mdantsane presiding officer's lift to ANC party agent
Political parties have lodged a complaint with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) after a presiding officer in Mdantsane allegedly drove around a party agent wearing ANC regalia to conduct door-to-door visits on Monday. The IEC's Eastern Cape electoral officer, Kayakazi Magudumana, confirmed a complaint had been lodged against the presiding officer of the Shad Mashologu Junior Primary School voting station in Mdantsane.
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ATM leader opens special voting at home village
African Transformation Movement (ATM) president Caesar Nongqunga became the first voter to cast his ballot at his home village in Ngqeleni on Monday as special voting got under way ahead of the November 4 local government elections. Nongqunga voted at the SB Ngcobo voting district in Luxolweni village, within the Nzwakazi administrative area.
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Jansen keeps his feet on the ground
Despite climbing to the top of the ICC Test rankings as the world's No 1 bowler and all-rounder, Proteas star Marco Jansen remains grounded following South Africa's series victory over Australia.
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De Zorzi returns, Hamza included for Bangladesh Tests
South Africa has announced a 15-man Test squad to face Bangladesh, with Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje making their returns from injury alongside a call-up for Zubayr Hamza.
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Woman found murdered in Qonce
Eastern Cape police are investigating a murder after the body of a woman believed to be in her 20s was found with injuries to her throat and leg in Qonce on Monday morning.The woman's body was discovered near the entrance to Club View on Joubert Street at about 8am by a security guard on his way to work.
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Children left without parents after Flagstaff crash claims seven lives
Seven people have died and children have been left without their parents after a truck carrying about 30 passengers from a traditional ceremony overturned near Flagstaff on Saturday. The devastating impact of the crash emerged on Monday when Eastern Cape social development MEC Bukiwe Fanta visited bereaved families, including one that lost three members in the accident.
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Special voting gets off to rocky start in parts of Eastern Cape
Special voting got off to a rocky start at some polling stations in the Eastern Cape on Monday due to logistical challenges and a community protest. The Electoral Commission of South Africa's (IEC) electoral officer in the province, Kayakazi Magudumana, said five voting stations did not open on time.
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Super sub Boji seals comeback win for Highbury
Highbury soccer coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi was pleased with his side's fighting spirit after they came from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Leicesterford City in the Motsepe Foundation Championship at Nelson Mandela University on Sunday. The Gqeberha-based side had to dig deep after going into the halftime break trailing 1-0, following an early goal from Mpho Mlangeni for the visitors.
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Social Impact Enterprise Award nominee | SANCA's Mabika puts families at the heart of recovery
At SANCA Central Eastern Cape, director Nokuthula Mabika champions a holistic recovery model that looks beyond rehabilitation to restore families, rebuild trust, and support reintegration into community life.
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WORKWISE | Breakdown in trust made reinstatement intolerable
The Labour Appeal Court has overturned a Labour Court decision reinstating a senior manager, finding an irretrievable breakdown of trust rendered continued employment intolerable.
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Nkosikhulule Xhawulengweni Nyembezi | Voting is the ultimate protest
Today marks the commencement of voting in this yearâ s local government elections, a pivotal moment for renewal. As we take part in this democratic process, we can strengthen our constitutional democracy by fulfilling our civic duty of voting. Regrettably, these election campaigns have negatively altered public perception of the electoral landscape, shifting elections from a public discourse about choosing public representatives to a single transaction between voters and candidates.
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LEGAL EAGLE | Slip and trip: who is legally liable on private property?
Slip-and-fall incidents are common in shopping centres and commercial buildings, but property owners are not automatically liable for injuries sustained on their premises. Under South African law, establishing liability requires proof of negligence and a failure to implement reasonable safety measures. A recent High Court ruling in Ngwenya v Accelerate Property Fund provides critical clarity for both property managers and claimants, showing that liability hinges on foreseeability, evidence of reasonable care, and the presence of visible warnings.
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INSIGHT | Flawed transitions and severe resource gaps undermine mother-tongue policy
South Africa's mother-tongue education model faces severe hurdles, including early language transitions and deep resource disparities. Exploring European bilingual frameworks reveals how policy reform and balanced exposure could bridge the gap.
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Hello Kitty firm apologises, scraps Japan TV tie-up after China anger
Sanrio, the Japanese company behind the popular character Hello Kitty, apologised on Thursday over its tie-up with a TV spy drama criticised as anti-China, cancelling a merchandise collaboration with the show. It comes days after Chinese sponsors dropped football superstar Kylian Mbappe over comments calling communist leader Mao Zedong a dictator, for which the Real Madrid forward later apologised.
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Day of the Dead parade inspired by 007
While the Day of the Dead is a centuries-old tradition in Mexico, its parade on Saturday in the capital is a newer addition â with thanks to Bond, James Bond. The Day of the Dead, when Mexico honours its deceased by blending pre-Columbian traditions with the Christian All Saints' Day, is historically a family affair.
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