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The ballot box is only the beginning

South Africa’s local elections present a crucial test of electoral integrity and democratic resilience, demonstrating whether declining support for ruling parties can coexist with public faith in democracy.

The ballot box is only the beginning

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New challenge for Amirah Razak

For her first major heroine role in ‘Baga: Esok Untuk Siapa’, actress Amirah Razak had to learn the Terengganu dialect and portray an expectant mother.

The culture of mediocrity ends

An analysis of widespread municipal underperformance in South Africa reveals deep systemic failures in capital budget spending, infrastructure maintenance, and governance, calling on voters to demand…

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