546 parties, 137,000 candidates and a troubled local government system: Ramaphosa warns of corruption
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned against political violence and attacks ahead of the November 4, Local Government Elections.
By Kamogelo MoichelaSouth Africa
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Ramaphosa warned that the elections must not be undermined by violence, intimidation or political interference, particularly amid a history of killings and violent disputes linked to competition for power and access to municipal resources.
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- 34 words · 1 min read
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- November 2, 2026
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- Kamogelo Moichela
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- IOL