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Surge in registrations for S Africa's 2026 local elections
Surge in registrations for S Africa's 2026 local elections The Electoral Commission of South Africa recorded 2.9-million new registrations during the first voter registration weekend on June 20 to 21. This drive increased the national voters' roll to 28.5-million citizens ahead of the local government elections on November 4. However, political parties balanced optimism over youth turnout with deep alarm over localised violence and procedural integrity. ActionSA expressed dismay over the targeted killings of political figures during the registration drive. Cape Town mayoral candidate Dereleen…
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