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Local Elections 2026
Lawmakers should consider mandatory voting in SA: Analyst
Only about 15 million South Africans voted in the local government elections.
Local Elections 2026
Council of the Left calls for unity among leftist parties
The council emanated from the SACP-sponsored Conference of the Left which took place early this year
Local Elections 2026
Rise Mzansi says coalitions ultimately a political exercise
About 138 metropolitan and local municipalities, representing approximately 65% of councils.
Local Elections 2026
ANC NEC to meet to reflect on local government elections outcomes
The party’s electoral support has dipped below 50% for the first time in the province.
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