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KZN vote capturing nearing completion
Nearly 97 percent of the municipal election results in KwaZulu-Natal have been captured.
Smaller parties garnering more votes 'show representation crisis'
Political analyst, Imraan Buccus expert says it's clear from the election results so far that smaller parties are beginning to eat into the electorate of the big ones.
Voting day in Zululand runs relatively smoothly
There's relief from political parties and community leaders that voting day in Zululand was relatively incident-free. There had been fears of violence. Newswatch' Steve Bhengu reports that with the results coming in, the IFP is so far doing well in the region.
IEC waiting for report on Zille ‘frogmarch’ incident
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it's still waiting for a report on an incident involving Democratic Alliance (DA) federal council chair Helen Zille.
NFP members attacked near Nongoma
As voting day continues, political violence in the province remains in the spotlight.
Loud cheers as Zuma makes his mark
There was excitement at Ntolweni Primary School in Nkandla on Monday when Jacob Zuma arrived to make his mark in the local elections.
2021 elections: Zuma, Steenhuisen cast their vote
Former president Jacob Zuma was expected to cast his vote in the local government elections on Monday morning.
LIVE: South Africa votes in 2021 local government elections
Voting in the local government elections began on Monday morning with voters in KwaZulu-Natal trickling into polling stations.
Moti brothers: Cele 'hopeful' police will crack Polokwane kidnappings
Police Minister Bheki Cele says law enforcement is working around the clock to track the four kidnapped Moti siblings.
LISTEN: More details emerge in Polokwane abductions as search for boys intensify
More details have emerged in the dramatic abduction of four siblings in Polokwane.
Family of 4 abducted Polokwane boys 'waiting for ransom demand' - lawyer
The family of the four abducted siblings is waiting for a ransom demand from the boys' kidnappers.
More heads roll following SIU Digital Vibes probe
Six more health department officials are being placed on precautionary suspension after being implicated in the Digital Vibes tender scandal.
Mthethwa vows to act against those implicated in NAC probe
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa says a forensic investigation has found individuals who were not eligible for funding from a package meant for artists received it.
[LISTEN] Graham Dikason: I have forgiven my wife, pray for her
A night vigil was held for little Liane, Carla and Maya on Thursday night in Timaru, New Zealand.
Court hears Downer didn't leak info on Zuma corruption case
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has been taken through a transcript, apparently of a conversation between lead prosecutor in the Jacob Zuma corruption matter, Advocate Billy Downer, and an investigative journalist about the case.
UK decision to keep SA on red list illogical: Sama
The South African Medical Association (Sama) says the UK’s decision to keep South Africa on its red list for Covid travel restrictions doesn't make sense.
IEC uncertain how pandemic will affect November polls
Only one monetary contribution of R2 000 was made towards the Multi-Party Democracy Fund.
Carl Niehaus denies ANC axing
Suspended ANC member Carl Niehaus has denied reports that the governing party fired him on Thursday.
KZN residents urged to report damage following heavy rains
The South African Weather Service forecaster Thandiwe Gumede says they expect the systems to start moving east onwards.
CPFs in Durban, surrounds remain on alert amid shutdown threats
Community policing forums in and around eThekwini have pledged to continue protecting their communities themselves until rumours of a national shutdown die down.