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Service delivery failures fuel election apathy in Jim se Bos

Residents of Jim se Bos say persistent shortages of housing, water, sanitation and electricity are shaping their attitudes towards South Africa’s 2026 local government elections, with some considering abstention and others hoping voting will force municipal action.

Service delivery failures fuel election apathy in Jim se Bos

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Why did the Palestinian Authority postpone elections - again?

Why did the Palestinian Authority postpone elections - again? Submitted by Lubna Masarwa on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 13:44 A Hamas-Dahlan alliance threatened Fatah's electoral plans and exposed a wider…

  • Palestinian Authority postpones elections for third time to 11 September 2027
  • Tension between Fatah and Hamas, along with Gaza's logistical issues, contributed to delay
  • Surprise alliance between Hamas and opposition forces threatens Fatah's dominance

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