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IEC says no decision taken on electronic voting
The IEC has clarified its position on electronic voting, emphasising the need for national dialogue while navigating challenges ahead of future elections.
IEC official suspended amid voting rigging allegations during by-election in Ward 18 in Mandeni
The situation in the Msunduzi voting district (VD) escalated when members of the MKP claimed they caught an IEC official attempting to steal an IEC voting scanner.
Proposed Local Government Bill aims to stabilise coalitions by 2028
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) plans to introduce a controversial amendment bill aimed at stabilising coalition governments in local government, with significant implications for accountability, set to be processed in Parliament by 2028.
Easter reflections: Paul Mashatile champions church engagement as Ramaphosa urges faithful leadership
ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile has warned the ANC members not to go to church only when they need votes.
How ANC KZN plans to restore voter confidence ahead of the 2026 elections
Facing a significant drop in voter support, Jeff Radebe, the new ANC KwaZulu-Natal Convenor, outlines his urgent strategies for restoring public trust and confidence ahead of the critical 2026 local government elections