Local Elections news
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Africa Check fact-checks ANC and DA 2026 manifesto claims
Local Elections newsAfrica Check has assessed 16 ANC and DA election claims. Most were correct, but some needed context and others could…
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Sassa brings November grant payments forward ahead of elections
Local Elections newsSassa has brought forward November grant payments ahead of the November 4 elections. Older Persons Grants will be paid from…
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IEC warns parties against abusing special vote process
Local Elections newsThe IEC in Limpopo has warned political parties against registering voters for special votes without their knowledge or consent.
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November election: What the parties are promising Polokwane
Local Elections newsWith the November 4 election approaching, here's what the biggest parties are promising voters in Polokwane.
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Mulder in Polokwane: Suid-Afrika nie onregeerbaar nie
Local Elections newsSuid-Afrika het die mense, minerale en hulpbronne om ekonomies te groei, maar dit verg sterk leiding en inisiatief, het dr.…
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Limpopo parties commit to peaceful election at IEC signing
Local Elections news37 political parties across Polokwane have signed the IEC's electoral code of conduct, committing to peaceful and honest campaigning ahead…
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IEC opens special vote applications for local government election
Local Elections newsThe IEC has opened special vote applications for the 2026 local government election. Applications close on October 12.
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Skip work, not the vote: Holiday declared for November 4
Local Elections newsNovember 4 is now both election day and a public holiday, giving South Africans little reason to skip the vote…
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How to spot political spin: Africa Check’s guide for voters
Local Elections newsElections are coming, and so is the spin. Here's a simplified version of Africa Check's guide to help voters spot…
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DA announces Polokwane ward candidates for November election
Local Elections newsThe DA has announced its ward candidates for Polokwane Municipality, including incumbents and two newcomers.
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Ramathuba swings axe: 3 MECs out in Limpopo reshuffle
Local Elections newsLimpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has fired three MECs and brought Pule Shayi and Eddie Maila into her reconstituted Executive Council.
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ANC shortlists 4 candidates for Polokwane mayor
Local Elections newsThe ANC has shortlisted four candidates for Polokwane mayor, including incumbent John Mpe, with the final announcement expected in September.
