NewsIEC rejects MK request to amend candidate lists ahead of 4 November vote
The IEC has reportedly refused MK's bid to amend its candidate lists, saying the Constitutional Court ruling did not reopen nominations.
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Newssecretary general out as MK Party sacks Sibonelo Nomvalo
The MK Party has removed Sibonelo Nomvalo as secretary-general, citing factionalism and process concerns, under two weeks before the 4 November elections.
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PoliticsRecord 2.65 million special vote applications approved ahead of 4 November elections
The electoral commission approved a record 2,655,067 special vote applications, up 131% on 2021. Special voting is on 2 and 3 November.
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PoliticsRamaphosa says GNU will continue after Mbalula calls for review of DA's role
Ramaphosa says the GNU will continue, rejecting ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula's call to review the DA's role after the Constitutional Court ruling.
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CrimeTwo ANC members killed while campaigning in Umgababa
Two ANC members were shot dead on a door-to-door campaign in Umgababa. No arrests yet; police cannot rule out political intolerance. Developing.
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CrimePolitical killings already top 2024's total as 4 November vote nears
At least 43 people died in 45 suspected political attacks this year, researchers say, as South Africa heads to local elections on 4 November.
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PoliticsConCourt orders IEC to put 181 ANC candidates back on the ballot
The Constitutional Court has set aside an Electoral Court ruling and ordered the IEC to put 181 ANC candidates on ballots in six municipalities.
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PoliticsConCourt reserves judgment on 181 ANC candidates excluded over 'Submit as Final' button
The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment on whether 181 ANC candidates in six municipalities can be on the 4 November ballot.
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PoliticsRecord 136,790 candidates cleared to contest 4 November local elections
The IEC says 136,790 candidates will contest 10,526 seats on 4 November, up from 95,427 candidates in 2021.
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PoliticsCourt rules Mbalula unlawfully removed Lungisa from Nelson Mandela Bay ANC list
A Johannesburg court found Fikile Mbalula had no authority to remove Andile Lungisa from the ANC's Nelson Mandela Bay list. His return depends on the IEC.
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PoliticsZuma remains in hospital as MK Party campaign continues
Reports differ on why Jacob Zuma was admitted and whether he has left hospital. The MK Party says it was a routine check-up. Here is what is known.
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ANC's fight to field 181 candidates heads to ConCourt weeks before 4 November vote
The ANC says a missed 'submit as final' click shouldn't cost it 181 candidates in six municipalities. The IEC says the law is on its side.
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PoliticsIEC Rejects DA Election Challenge
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has pushed back against a legal challenge brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA), arguing that the application lacks merit and risks disrupting preparations for South Africa's upcoming local government elections.
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