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  "id": 17138510,
  "title": "IEC election readiness; equal to the task",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/iec-election-readiness-equal-to-the-task",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T22:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mail and Guardian",
    "slug": "mail-and-guardian",
    "url": "https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/2026-10-29-iec-election-readiness-equal-to-the-task/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Comparing election preparation to the intensity of the Soweto derby, IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo outlines the systems, safeguards, and youth initiatives ensuring South Africa is ready for the local government elections.",
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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."
}