1 min readBy Lunga Simelane
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Frustrated ANC supporters tell Mashatile, back from illness, to ‘act right’
By Lunga SimelaneSouth Africa
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During a campaign stop by Deputy President Paul Mashatile before the local elections, longtime ANC supporters in Ekurhuleni voiced anger over high electricity costs, disputed bills, unreliable refuse collection, unemployment and corruption.
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- 32 words · 1 min read
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- October 14, 2026
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- Lunga Simelane
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