Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi convened a closed-door meeting in Durban with key stakeholders — including sugar growers and the Zulu Royal Household — to manage mounting tensions surrounding Tongaat Hulett.
The KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate says 688 traffic and law-enforcement officers will monitor major routes, traffic hotspots and access to voting stations during the 2026 local government elections.
Security operations have been intensified ahead with law enforcement agencies on high alert to prevent violence, intimidation and disruptions to voting.
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Residents raised their safety concerns during a community meeting at Gerald Wright Community Hall late last month.
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NSFAS has appointed an interim CEO.
IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Masego Shiburi outlined measures to speed up voting, including handheld scanners and sequence numbers, as the commission works to improve the special-voting process.
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Chairperson of the cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) portfolio committee, Dr Zweli Mkhize says the committee had picked up that a number of municipalities were filling vacancies on the eve of the change of administration.
Twenty people linked to political parties and election activities have been killed during South Africa’s election period, while police have registered 139 election-related criminal cases ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections.
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After leaving the corporate world to pursue his passion, Jordan Nel has travelled to more than 30 countries, drawing inspiration from global cuisines while showcasing local flavours.
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The IEC has recorded over 1.3 million special votes.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia visited the IEC National Operations Centre at Gallagher Convention Centre on Tuesday to assess election security readiness ahead of Wednesday’s local government elections.
An alleged attempt to steal election voting material from a police station in Ngcobo has led to the arrest of two women accused of impersonating an IEC official.