LIVE BLOG: 2026 Local Government Elections
A total of 29 million South Africans have registered to vote at more than 23,000 voting stations nationwide in the local government elections. Voting stations will open at 7am and close at 9pm.
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A total of 29 million South Africans have registered to vote at more than 23,000 voting stations nationwide in the local government elections. Voting stations will open at 7am and close at 9pm.
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Former Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan will be cremated in Durban on Thursday. His family and friends will gather for his funeral service at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on Thursday morning.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will make his first address to Parliament on Thursday since his election in June, signifying the start of the work of the seventh administration.
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will preside over the ceremony to swear in 76 members of the executive, which include Deputy President Paul Mashatile, 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers.
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