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Battle of the metros: Close contests for eThekwini, Joburg, Cape Town and Ekurhuleni
Established parties face an increasingly fractured political landscape across key South African metros, where voter frustration over persistent service delivery failures and rising support for newer contenders make coalition governance nearly inevitable.
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Service delivery gripes set to dominate 2026 LGE votersâ choices
Poor municipal services, corruption and weak accountability are likely to influence voter choices in South Africaâ s 2026 local government elections, an independent researcher says.
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Wanted Manenberg gang member arrested after shooting at police near voting station
Police arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly opened fire on Anti-Gang Unit officers near a voting station in Manenberg.
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Laerskool Unitaspark mourns Grade 7 learner Omohau Pitso
Laerskool Unitaspark is mourning the sudden death of Grade 7 learner Omohau Pitso, as classmates and educators struggle to come to terms with their loss.
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Fuel price relief gutted by Slate Levy: Hereâ s what you'll pay for petrol and diesel from Wednesday
Fuel tax relief will be smaller than expected after a higher Slate Levy eats into the savings, limiting the cuts motorists will see at the pumps.
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12 years later, is GO! Durban finally ready to hit the road?
Durbanâ s GO! Durban bus service is moving closer to its December launch, with a new bus unveiled and an agreement signed for the first corridor between KwaMashu and Pinetown.
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@iol 19 hours ago
Municipalities leave election winners with R122.5bn Eskom bill
On the eve of Wednesdayâ s municipal elections, municipalities owe Eskom R122.5bn, putting even residents who pay their electricity bills on time at risk of having their power supply cut off.
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Former Isuzu Motors payroll administrator convicted of stealing R10.5 million
Former Isuzu Motors payroll administrator Natasja Slabbert has been convicted of fraud after the company suffered losses of more than R10.5 million. She is due back in the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crime Court on December 7, 2026, for pre-sentencing proceedings.
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Durban voters share mixed experiences during second day of special voting
Special voting continued in Durban on Tuesday, with elderly and homebound voters describing the process as smooth while one family raised concerns about assistance for a visually impaired voter.
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NSFAS appoints Laurence Aadnesgaard as interim CEO
NSFAS has appointed Laurence Aadnesgaard as interim CEO for six months, or until a permanent chief executive is appointed.
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Two BMA officials arrested for stamping expired passports belonging to foreign nationals
Two Border Management Authority officials appeared in the Piet Retief Magistrateâ s Court after being arrested over an alleged scheme to stamp expired passports at the Emahlathini Border Gate in Mpumalanga.
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D-Day as voters take their pick in crucial municipal elections
X marks the spot on Wednesday, with 23,696 voting stations opening at 7am for the most fiercely contested local elections yet.
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Six arrested as security tightened ahead of 2026 local government elections
Six people have been arrested over alleged election-related offences as security is tightened ahead of South Africaâ s 2026 Local Government Elections.
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LIVE | South Africa heads to polls: Duduzane Zuma confident of MK Party win
More than 29 million voters head to the polls amid coalition uncertainty, security concerns and pressure on municipalities.
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Election Day: Everything you need to know when casting your vote
South Africans vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections on Wednesday, 4 November. Voting stations will be open from 7am to 9pm. Here is what voters need to know about registration, identity documents, ballot papers and the voting process.
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Limpopo man arrested for photographing marked ballot paper and posting it on WhatsApp
A Limpopo man faces criminal charges after allegedly taking a photograph of his marked ballot paper and posting it on WhatsApp following his vote in the local government elections.
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