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  "id": 17021890,
  "title": "Coalition government almost certain in EC metros",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/coalition-government-almost-certain-in-ec-metros",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T06:15:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mail and Guardian",
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    "url": "https://mg.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-29-coalition-government-almost-certain-in-ec-metros/"
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  "summary": "As the ANC heads into its final pre-election Siyanqoba rally, the party confronts strong opposition and the likelihood of coalition rule in both Buffalo City and Nelson Mandela Bay.",
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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."
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