{
  "id": 11671138,
  "title": "MKP eyes uMhlathuze in KZN ahead of 2026 LGE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/mkp-eyes-umhlathuze-in-kzn-ahead-of-2026-lge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T11:03:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/mkp-eyes-umhlathuze-ahead-of-2026-lge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The MKP party is aiming to assume control of the City of uMhlathuze, located on the north coast of KwaZulu Natal, ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Zandile Mngenge, the deputy coordinator for the municipality within the MKP, stated this at a party rally held at the Esikhawini College Sports Grounds. Jacob Zuma, the MK Party's president, is scheduled to speak at the rally on Saturday.\n\nMngenge expressed concern over residents without access to basic services. She noted that some have been without water for four days, stating that the MKP cannot permit such a situation to persist. The party is actively preparing to take over the municipality of uMhlathuze, as numerous issues require attention. Mngenge also highlighted the uncollected refuse, with all waste containers being full and not being picked up.",
  "summary": "MKP's Zandile Mngenge says some residents have been without basic services for days",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}