{
  "id": 13083902,
  "title": "FS political parties to sign Electoral Code of Conduct ahead of LGE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/fs-political-parties-to-sign-electoral-code-of-conduct-ahead-of-lge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T09:34:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/fs-political-parties-to-sign-electoral-code-of-conduct-ahead-of-lge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Free State is set to witness the signing of the Electoral Code of Conduct by the 21 political parties participating in the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE). The ceremony, scheduled to take place at Mangaung City Hall in Bloemfontein, aims to emphasize the parties' dedication to maintaining a peaceful electoral atmosphere, fostering mutual respect, and ensuring free and fair voting without any form of coercion or intimidation. The Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairperson, Mosotho Moepya, is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech at the event. Political leaders are set to publicly commit to adhering to the guidelines outlined in the Electoral Code of Conduct as they prepare for the upcoming elections. These gatherings underscore the significance of respecting the electoral code and the expectations placed upon all involved throughout the electoral process.",
  "summary": "Twenty-one political parties will sign the code at Mangaung City Hall in Bloemfontein on Friday.",
  "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."
}