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Severe thunderstorms expected in eThekwini
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KwaZulu-Natal
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Severe thunderstorms expected in eThekwini

The eThekwini Municipality has placed its Disaster Management and Emergency Services teams on standby after the SA Weather Service issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms. Heavy downpours, hail and severe lightning could cause localised flooding across Durban and coastal parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

#ethekwini#severe thunderstorms#kzn
SABC News 27 Oct 2026Read
Severe thunderstorms expected in eThekwini
Community & Safety
KwaZulu-Natal
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Severe thunderstorms expected in eThekwini

The eThekwini Municipality has placed its Disaster Management and Emergency Services teams on standby after the SA Weather Service issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms. Heavy downpours, hail and severe lightning could cause localised flooding across Durban and coastal parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

#ethekwini#severe thunderstorms#kzn
SABC News 27 Oct 2026Read
Government & Politics
National
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IEC declares election result system ready after audit

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has confirmed that its election results system is fully operational following a successful independent audit. This verification ensures the integrity of the digital infrastructure ahead of the upcoming municipal polls.

#IEC#elections#audit
eNCA 28 Oct 2026Read
Illegal Immigration
National
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Government intensifies national strategy against illegal migration

The Inter-Ministerial Committee has launched a comprehensive plan to address illegal migration by engaging with provincial and municipal leaders across the country. The initiative focuses on securing borders, closing policy gaps, and strengthening the enforcement of immigration laws.

#migration#government#policy
SAnews 26 Oct 2026Read
Government & Politics
National
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IMC and anti-migration groups agree to tackle illegal immigration

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has reached an agreement to collaborate with community organisations to address illegal migration and social challenges. The government reaffirmed its commitment to securing borders and enforcing immigration laws following recent protests.

#migration#IMC#protests
SABC News 27 Oct 2026Read
Crime & Justice
Western Cape
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Three killed in Delft taxi rank shooting

Three people were killed and another injured in a shooting incident at a public transport interchange in Delft. Police have increased deployments in the area following the violence.

#taxi#shooting#Delft
IOL 28 Oct 2026Read
Government & Politics
KwaZulu-Natal
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South Africa's Ramaphosa orders 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal after asylum ruling violence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal to restore order following violent protests. The deployment follows recent unrest in Durban sparked by a court ruling regarding asylum seekers.

#Ramaphosa#Durban#soldiers
ABC News 27 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
National
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IEC prepares for 4 November local government elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has confirmed that special voting will occur on 2 and 3 November ahead of the main election day. Voters are reminded to confirm their registration details and voting stations to ensure they receive the correct ward and proportional representation ballots.

#IEC#voting#elections
SAnews 26 Oct 2026Read
Crime & Justice
Western Cape
95
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Calls for Calm as Cape Taxi Violence Escalates

Escalating taxi-related shootings in Cape Town have led to injuries and the temporary closure of the Delft public transport interchange. Government officials are engaging with industry representatives to restore order and protect commuters.

#taxi#violence#Cape Town
allAfrica.com 29 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
National
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IEC confirms final preparations for 4 November municipal elections

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has announced that voting stations will operate from 7am to 9pm on election day. Voters are reminded to cast their ballots at the specific stations where they are registered.

#IEC#voting#elections
SAnews 26 Oct 2026Read
Crime & Justice
Western Cape
95
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Five dead and three injured in mass shooting near Cape Town

A violent mass shooting incident occurred near Cape Town, resulting in five fatalities and three injuries. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.

#shooting#Cape Town#crime
The Citizen 27 Oct 2026Read
Government & Politics
National
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Government to implement biometric tracking for visa holders

The government is developing a new electronic registration and biometric system to monitor foreign nationals entering the country. This initiative includes automated SMS alerts to notify visa holders when their legal permission to remain in South Africa is nearing expiration.

#biometrics#visas#tracking
TimesLIVE 26 Oct 2026Read
Government & Politics
National
92
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Hlabisa declares ‘all systems go’ for local government elections

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa has announced that the government is prepared for the November 4 municipal elections. He acknowledged challenges regarding ballot printing and water shortages at specific voting stations but maintained that preparations remain on track.

#Hlabisa#elections#COGTA
IOL 27 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
National
92
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Latest polling reveals voter sentiment ahead of 2026 local elections

New polling data provides insights into party support, presidential succession, and public attitudes toward the Government of National Unity. The survey also measures voter sentiment regarding potential secession movements in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape.

#polling#elections#politics
The Common Sense 27 Oct 2026Read
Crime & Justice
Gauteng
88
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R200 million cocaine seizure at OR Tambo

Law enforcement officials intercepted approximately 250kg of cocaine at OR Tambo International Airport. The illicit shipment is estimated to have a street value exceeding R200 million.

#cocaine#airport#drugs
WE NEWS 27 Oct 2026Read
Crime & Justice
National
88
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Suspended chief magistrate Desmond Nair pleads not guilty in R200,000 Bosasa corruption case

Suspended chief magistrate Desmond Nair has officially entered a plea of not guilty regarding corruption charges linked to the Bosasa scandal. The case involves allegations of receiving R200,000 in gratification during his tenure.

#corruption#magistrate#Bosasa
IOL 27 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
National
88

Ready to Vote? Know what to expect on Election Day

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has released guidelines for voters ahead of the November 4 municipal elections. Citizens are reminded to verify their registration details and carry valid identification to their assigned voting stations.

#IEC#voting#elections
SAnews 26 Oct 2026Read
Government & Politics
National
88
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Mbalula vows to intervene in Malema’s war of words with MySol

Fikile Mbalula has announced his intention to intervene in the ongoing public dispute between Julius Malema and MySol. The intervention aims to address the escalating tensions between the two parties.

#politics#Mbalula#Malema
IOL 27 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
National
88

Ramaphosa expresses confidence in ANC outright majority

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated his belief that the African National Congress will secure an outright majority in the upcoming local government elections. The president has been actively campaigning across various regions to bolster support for the party's candidates.

#ANC#Ramaphosa#campaign
SABC News 26 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
National
88
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MK party expresses distrust in IEC after candidate list alteration request denied

The uMkhonto weSizwe party has publicly questioned the integrity of the Electoral Commission following the rejection of their request to amend candidate lists. The commission maintains that all administrative deadlines for the 2026 local government elections are final.

#MK party#IEC#candidates
The Citizen 26 Oct 2026Read
Government & Politics
National
88
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Community leaders and organisations seek to join government immigration legal proceedings

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration is facilitating the involvement of community groups in court cases regarding asylum seeker detention and immigration policy. These organisations aim to present their lived experiences and concerns about the socioeconomic impact of illegal migration.

#immigration#legal#asylum
EWN 27 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
National
88
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DA within 1.2% of overtaking ANC as South Africa’s largest party

Recent national polling indicates that the Democratic Alliance has narrowed the gap with the African National Congress to just 1.2 percentage points. The party is focusing its campaign on major metros to secure a historic electoral shift in the upcoming municipal vote.

#DA#ANC#polling
Democratic Alliance 25 Oct 2026Read
Illegal Immigration
National
88
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Home Affairs withdraws controversial asylum application directive

The Department of Home Affairs has officially withdrawn a directive issued in late September regarding the intake of asylum seeker applications. The department is now proposing a new phased registration and appointment model to manage the process.

#asylum#Home Affairs#directive
The Citizen 27 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
National
88
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LGE 2026: Latest Polling

New polling data reveals shifting voter sentiment ahead of the November 2026 local government elections. The survey covers party support, presidential succession, and public attitudes toward the Government of National Unity.

#polling#LGE2026#politics
The Common Sense 27 Oct 2026Read
Community & Safety
KwaZulu-Natal
82

Six killed in N3 Van Reenen’s Pass collision

Six people died following a multi-vehicle collision involving two trucks and a light delivery vehicle on the N3. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 27, causing significant traffic disruption.

#accident#N3#traffic
IOL 27 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
National
82

Battleground metros to watch in South Africa's municipal elections

Political analysts are closely monitoring major metropolitan areas where voter frustration over service delivery could shift the balance of power. The upcoming polls are expected to test the stability of existing coalition arrangements in key urban centers.

#metros#coalitions#service delivery
Reuters 26 Oct 2026Read
Illegal Immigration
National
82

Four things to know about South Africa's anti-migrant protests

Anti-migrant protests are intensifying in various townships as citizens express frustration over unemployment and crime. Analysts note that these movements are increasingly organized and are being influenced by political rhetoric ahead of upcoming elections.

#protests#migration#elections
The Daily Star 27 Oct 2026Read
Government & Politics
Gauteng
82

IMC and anti-migration groups reach agreement on collaboration

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has agreed to work with various civil society organisations to address illegal migration concerns. The groups clarified that their protests are aimed at illegal migration rather than foreign nationals who follow the law.

#protest#migration#government
SABC News 27 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
KwaZulu-Natal
82

Ramaphosa heads to KZN for ANC’s final election push as local polls loom

President Cyril Ramaphosa is traveling to KwaZulu-Natal to lead the ANC's final campaign efforts before the upcoming municipal elections. The province remains a critical battleground as parties compete for control of key municipalities.

#ANC#KZN#campaign
The Citizen 27 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
National
82

IEC in race against time to print 27 million ballots

The Electoral Commission is currently managing the logistical challenge of printing 27 million ballot papers within a one-week timeframe. This massive operation is critical to ensuring that all voting stations are prepared for the upcoming municipal elections.

#ballots#IEC#logistics
Sowetan 25 Oct 2026Read
Crime & Justice
National
80

SAPS intensifies Safer Festive Season crime crackdown

The South African Police Service reported the arrest of over 17,000 suspects during a week-long operation focused on violent crime and illicit trade. Authorities also confiscated R160 million worth of counterfeit goods as part of the national festive season security plan.

#SAPS#arrests#festive season
South African Police Service 19 Oct 2026Read
Government & Politics
National
78

Government to help community leaders join migration court cases

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced that the government will assist community leaders in joining ongoing legal proceedings related to migration. The initiative follows discussions regarding the enforcement of immigration laws and the rights of asylum seekers.

#legal#migration#activism
Inside Politics 26 Oct 2026Read
Crime & Justice
Gauteng
78

Police commended for OR Tambo cocaine bust

A multidisciplinary team including the Border Management Authority intercepted 250 kilograms of cocaine at OR Tambo International Airport. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks using South African ports of entry.

#drugs#border#airport
SAnews 26 Oct 2026Read
Illegal Immigration
KwaZulu-Natal
78

Life as an asylum seeker in SA’s broken immigration system

Recent attempts by the Department of Home Affairs to reopen refugee reception offices have faced significant operational challenges and public protests. The system continues to struggle with high rejection rates and a massive backlog of asylum applications.

#asylum#home affairs#protest
Moneyweb 23 Oct 2026Read
Community & Safety
KwaZulu-Natal
78

March and March Movement demands action on jobs, immigration and e-hailing regulation

The March and March Movement submitted a memorandum to the Berea SAPS station in Durban. The group is calling for urgent government intervention regarding employment, immigration administration, and e-hailing regulations.

#protest#jobs#immigration
IOL 27 Oct 2026Read
Crime & Justice
Gauteng
75

Law enforcement seizes about 250kg of cocaine at OR Tambo, valued at over R200 million

Authorities successfully intercepted a large shipment of cocaine at OR Tambo International Airport this week. The operation marks a significant blow to transnational drug trafficking syndicates operating through South Africa.

#drugs#arrest#airport
WE NEWS 27 Oct 2026Read
Crime & Justice
Mpumalanga
75

Mozambican national sentenced for smuggling mortar bomb at Lebombo border

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after being caught with a military-grade mortar bomb at the Lebombo Port of Entry. The device was intercepted by a joint operation between the SAPS and SARS during routine traveller screening.

#Lebombo#smuggling#explosives
EWN 27 Oct 2026Read
Government & Politics
KwaZulu-Natal
75

uThukela municipal manager in corruption case

The bail application for uThukela municipal manager Langelihle Jili and his co-accused has been adjourned until Thursday. They face charges related to a R100,000 corruption allegation and an attempted bribe of Hawks investigators.

#corruption#municipal#bribery
IOL 27 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
Gauteng
75

ANC ramps up election campaign in Soweto ahead of municipal polls

President Cyril Ramaphosa led an ANC campaign drive in Soweto to engage residents on service delivery concerns. The party is working to address declining support in Gauteng metros as the November 4 election date approaches.

#ANC#Soweto#campaign
EWN 25 Oct 2026Read
Crime & Justice
National
75

Three SA police officers arrested over missing migrants

Three police officers have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of 46 undocumented migrants. The arrests follow ongoing government efforts to improve border security and migration management.

#police#arrests#migrants
African Voice Global News 27 Oct 2026Read
Elections & Voting
KwaZulu-Natal
75

MK Party dominates in eThekwini as ANC support declines

Recent political analysis indicates that the MK Party is gaining significant traction in the eThekwini Municipality. The data suggests a notable shift in voter preference away from the ANC in this key KwaZulu-Natal region.

#MKP#eThekwini#ANC
The Common Sense 19 Oct 2026Read

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