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ANC barely hangs on as DA and ActionSA make gains in final IEC results

The IEC has finalised the 2026 local government election results, showing the ANC clinging to a national lead with just 30.76% of the vote amid significant gains for the DA and ActionSA, paving the way for widespread coalition talks.

ANC barely hangs on as DA and ActionSA make gains in final IEC results

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350-Year-Old Deer Antler-Cutting Tradition Held in Nara Park

A traditional deer antler-cutting ceremony dating back some 350 years was held at Nara Park, where handlers chased and captured male deer before carefully removing their antlers to prevent injuries to…

  • 350-year-old deer antler-cutting ceremony held in Nara Park
  • Participants pursued deer in enclosed area with traditional happi coats
  • Tradition began in Edo period to reduce injury risks

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