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Opposition demands Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi admit failures and outline fixes for water, electricity ahead of SOPA
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Opposition demands Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi admit failures and outline fixes for water, electricity ahead of SOPA

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Opposition parties are calling on Premier Panyaza Lesufi to admit where the government has failed. They demand explanations for delays in basic...

Feb 23, 2026 09:54 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Colleen Makhubele resigns as MP and quits uMkhonto weSizwe party
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Colleen Makhubele resigns as MP and quits uMkhonto weSizwe party

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uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) MP Colleen Makhubele resigned as a legislator and quit the organisation on Monday. She became the latest high-profile member...

Feb 23, 2026 09:51 AM 2 min read 1 source
EZA Center Neutral
Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act determines salaries and allowances for traditional leaders and National Houses of Traditional Leaders members
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Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act determines salaries and allowances for traditional leaders and National Houses of Traditional Leaders members

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The Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act addresses the determination of salaries and allowances for traditional leaders and members of...

Feb 23, 2026 09:50 AM 1 min read 1 source
EZA Center Neutral
South Africa invites comments on amendments to SANRAL National Roads Act and Rest and Service Facilities Policy by March 23, 2026
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South Africa invites comments on amendments to SANRAL National Roads Act and Rest and Service Facilities Policy by March 23, 2026

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The South African National Roads Agency Limited and National Roads Act is undergoing amendments. These amendments include the SANRAL (South...

Feb 23, 2026 08:56 AM 1 min read 1 source
Center Neutral
Uganda Now Youth Group Endorses Persis Namuganza for Speaker Position
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Uganda Now Youth Group Endorses Persis Namuganza for Speaker Position

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The youth group Uganda Now has publicly backed Persis Namuganza's bid for the speakership. This endorsement was reported by Nilepost News. Uganda...

Feb 23, 2026 08:07 AM 2 min read 1 source
Center Neutral
INEC Denies Migrating FCT Voters, Clarifies Split Polling Units for Area Council Elections
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INEC Denies Migrating FCT Voters, Clarifies Split Polling Units for Area Council Elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) (Nigeria's electoral body responsible for conducting elections) has denied claims that voters...

Feb 23, 2026 06:21 AM 2 min read 2 sources
EEM Center Neutral
Kenya Kwanza meeting descends into chaos as official is roughed up
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Kenya Kwanza meeting descends into chaos as official is roughed up

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A Kenya Kwanza meeting turned chaotic when an official was roughed up. The incident occurred during the political coalition's gathering. Kenya...

Feb 22, 2026 10:23 PM 1 min read 1 source
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