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[The Conversation Africa] South Africa usually follows an electoral schedule of national and provincial elections taking place two calendar years before the municipal elections. The next municipal elections should be held in 2021, about 15 months after the national and provincial elections held in
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Andile Lungisa loses SCA bid to appeal assault conviction
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela , original name Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela, original Xhosa name Nkosikazi Nobandle Nomzamo Madikizela (born September 26, 1936, Bizana, Pondoland district, Transkei [now in Eastern Cape], South Africa), South African social worker and activist considered by many black
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IFP's Hlabisa slams govt for 'only erecting statues of ANC struggle heroes' | News24
Speaking in parliament, Velenkosini Hlabisa said erecting statues must be an inclusive process and not biased towards the celebration of the ruling party’s struggle icons only.
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Major opposition parties have lukewarmly welcomed the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah, saying it is ill timed as Malawians are expected to go into polls on June 23 to select a new State president in the fresh
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Malawi Supreme Court Gives Deadline On Swearing-in President - Parliament to Set Voting Day
Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal perfected judgment on the elections case has given a deadline on the swearing-in of president-elect in the Constitution Court sanctioned presidential
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Agrizzi, former ANC MP back in court over Bosasa graft
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Malawi's opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera appeared headed for victory on Thursday in a re-run of a presidential vote that was scrapped over massive irregularities, unofficial tallies showed.
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Self-styled MK veterans are 'chaotic clowns' - ANC stalwart
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