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President #CyrilRamaphosa has called for an end to apartheid-era spatial planning, saying housing developments must bring communities closer to jobs, schools, healthcare and public transport while reducing travel costs and improving access to economic opportunities. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/ramaphos… #CyrilRamaphosa #Housing #SouthAfrica

#MarchandMarch leader #JacintaNgobeseZuma has vowed to continue protesting as Acting Police Minister #FirozCachalia seeks an urgent court interdict to restrict the movement’s demonstrations in parts of eThekwini. The matter is scheduled for a High Court hearing on Friday. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/jacinta-… #JacintaNgobeseZuma #FirozCachalia #MarchandMarch

The #ThaboMbekiFoundation’s “We the People” exhibition highlights the role of African leaders and liberation movements in shaping South Africa’s Constitution. It traces former #ANC president #OliverTambo’s contribution to laying the groundwork for constitutional negotiations while in exile in the 1980s. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/tambo-af… #ThaboMbekiFoundation #ANC #OliverTambo

The #NPA has secured a provisional restraint order over assets worth an estimated R99 million linked to taxi boss #JohannesFerrariSibanyoni and others accused of organised crime, including extortion. The assets include luxury vehicles, properties in Centurion and Pretoria. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/npa-free… #NPA #JohannesFerrariSibanyoni #SouthAfrica

Acting Police Minister #FirozCachalia has asked Cabinet to approve Lieutenant-General #NhlanhlaMkhwanazi’s appointment as national Hawks head. The specialised crime-fighting unit has been without a permanent leader since May 2025. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/cachalia… #FirozCachalia #NhlanhlaMkhwanazi

#SAPS National Commissioner #FannieMasemola has warned against intimidation and violence ahead of the 4 November #localgovernmentelections. The police are deploying 1,087 new vehicles worth approximately R518 million to strengthen operations and ensure voters can participate safely. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/saps-war… #FannieMasemola #SAPS #LocalGovernmentElections

#SARS has executed search warrants at Tshwane House and the residence of City of Tshwane CFO #GarethMnisi. Mayoral spokesperson #SamkeloMgobozi confirmed the raid on Thursday, saying Mnisi later left the premises accompanied by individuals wearing SARS apparel. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/sars-rai… #SARS #GarethMnisi #SamkeloMgobozi

The appointment of #RAF CEO #WaseemCarrim faces an urgent court challenge. #MxolisiKunene, who alleges he ranked first in the recruitment process, is seeking to block Carrim from taking office on Monday. The matter is expected to be heard in the Pretoria High Court on Friday. Read more:insidepolitic.co.za/transpor… #RAF #WaseemCarrim #MxolisiKunene

Experts have warned that fake news and AI-generated political content could mislead voters and undermine trust in South Africa’s democracy ahead of the 4 November #localgovernmentelections. The concerns were raised during a virtual roundtable hosted by the #CSIR and #GCIS. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/ai-gener… #LocalGovernmentElections #CSIR #GCIS

#Numsa’s National Executive Committee has overturned a Central Committee decision to strip general secretary #IrvinJim and president #AndrewChirwa of their powers. Jim says the NEC rejected the meeting and its resolutions, recommending disciplinary action against those who convened it. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/numsa-ne… #Numsa #IrvinJim #AndrewChirwa #NationalExecutiveCommittee

The #ANCYouthLeague in Lephalale says Ward 7 councillor #LindaMoshubje has been suspended from party activities following her arrest in connection with an alleged tavern assault. The party is also expected to pursue disciplinary action. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/lephalal… #ANCYouthLeague #LindaMoshubje #SouthAfrica

#CityPower’s internal debt hit R22.5bn by July 2026. A new report examines how Johannesburg’s cash-sweeping system may have masked a decade of financial decline. Read the full story on Inside Politics: insidepolitic.co.za/city-pow… #CityPower #Johannesburg

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WATCH | The #IEC launched its National Results Operations Centre at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on Wednesday ahead of the local government elections. The commission unveiled its results board, which will record vote tallies as results come in from polling stations across the country. #IECSouthAfrica #LGE2026 #GetUpShowUpVote

WATCH| IEC CEO #SyMamabolo says the National Results Operations Centre represents more than physical infrastructure, describing it as a symbol of electoral transparency, integrity and readiness ahead of the 4 November local government elections. #IECSouthAfrica #SyMamabolo #LGE2026 #GetUpShowUpVote #fypシ

The #IEC has urged political parties and candidates to keep election competition from escalating into lasting hostility ahead of next week’s #localgovernmentelections. Commissioner #MosothoMoepya issued the warning at the launch of the results operations centre in Midrand. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/iec-warn… #MosothoMoepya #IEC #LocalGovernmentElections #SouthAfrica

South Africa’s first Gas Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme #GASIPPPP round has failed to appoint preferred bidders after all four bids fell short of mandatory requirements, particularly regarding gas supply assurances. The programme aimed to procure 2,000MW of generation capacity. Read more: insidepolitic.co.za/no-prefe… #GASIPPPP #EnergySecurity #SouthAfrica

IN PICTURES| The ballot boxes are calling! 🗳️ With 4 November fast approaching, the #IEC has launched its National Results Operations Centre as South Africa enters the final stretch towards the #2026LocalGovernmentElections. Visit our website for more: insidepolitic.co.za/ #LGE2026 #IECSouthAfrican #GetUpShowUpVote

IN PICTURES| The #ElectoralCommissionofSouthAfrica (IEC) officially launched the National Results Operations Centre (ROC), a key hub for the coordination and management of results during the 2026 #LocalGovernmentElections. The launch marks an important milestone in preparations for the upcoming elections, reinforcing the #IEC’s commitment to transparent, credible and efficient electoral processes. Visit for more updates: insidepolitic.co.za/ #IECSouthAfrica #LGE2026 #GetUpShowUpVote

WATCH LIVE| The #ElectoralCommissionofSouthAfrica has launched its National Results Operations Centre ahead of the 4 November 2026 #localgovernmentelections. The #IEC previously announced that 136,790 candidates had met the statutory requirements to contest the elections. Watch the launch live here: insidepolitic.co.za/watch-li…… #LGE2026 #GetUpShowUpVote #IECSouthAfrica