{
  "id": 7774266,
  "title": "Watch: IEC to finalise candidates ahead of local elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/watch-iec-to-finalise-candidates-ahead-of-local-elections",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T11:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-09-16-watch-iec-to-finalise-candidates-ahead-of-local-elections/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The IEC will finalise the candidates contesting the November 4 local government elections, with Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo expected to provide an update on the election timetable.",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}