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Democratic Alliance on Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsDaily Maverick•07:33 PM • Nov 2, 2026•3 views
Six polls map Johannesburg council coalition battles and potential outcomes
Recent polling data highlights the complex coalition arithmetic facing political parties in Johannesburg, setting the stage for broader local government shifts.
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Cesar Itiberê/PR / CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsDaily Maverick
107:33 PM • Nov 1, 2026
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South Africa's Top Parties Make Final Election Pitches
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06:33 PM • Nov 1, 2026
Former SA Statistician-General Slams ANC Policies at Forum
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105:33 PM • Nov 1, 2026
South Africa Local Governments Face Deepening Legitimacy Crisis
Daily Maverick
08:33 AM • Nov 1, 2026
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South Africa Heads to High-Stakes Local Polls Amid Declining Turnout
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03:51 PM • Nov 4, 2026
Cost of living and distrust drive strain in annual social cohesion survey
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102:51 PM • Nov 4, 2026
