{
  "id": 14243488,
  "title": "Lesufi hopeful there’ll be tolerance among parties during elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/lesufi-hopeful-therell-be-tolerance-among-parties-during-elections",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:17:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/lesufi-hopeful-therell-be-tolerance-among-parties-during-elections/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi expressed optimism that political parties will demonstrate tolerance during the upcoming Local Government Elections on November 4th. Lesufi made these remarks to SABC News in Midrand, where representatives from the province's political parties and independent candidates signed the Electoral Code of Conduct. The event was attended by Gauteng Premier PEO Thabo Masemula, who set the tone for the day. The pledge emphasizes the contestants' commitment to conducting peaceful campaigns and contributing to the creation of a conducive environment for free and fair elections. According to Lesufi, all parties should have the freedom to campaign in any area of their choice, highlighting the significance of the police commissioner's presence in safeguarding democracy. He stressed that every area must remain accessible to political parties, with no no-go zones, ensuring the safety of voters and the exercise of their right to vote. Lesufi expressed his satisfaction with all parties signing the pledge, describing it as a simple commitment to openness.",
  "summary": "He says all parties should be able to campaign in any area of their choice.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}