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ANC headquarters in Nelson Mandela Bay, Florence Matomela House, in Govan Mbeki Avenue
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POST-POLL MELTDOWN: Bay ANC infighting laid bare

The ANC's regional secretary in Nelson Mandela Bay, Siphiwo Tshaka
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Bay ANC boss 'stripped of powers' after elections fiasco

Following a historic local government election loss in Nelson Mandela Bay, the ANC regional executive committee has reportedly stripped regional…

The SACP's Mbuyiselo Ngwenda district (Nelson Mandela Bay) secretary, Thobile Ntola
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SACP in Bay prepared to partner with pro-working class parties with ethical leaders

The SACP has left the door open for coalition talks in Nelson Mandela Bay, but says any partnership must be rooted in ethical leadership and a…

Murder suspect Themba Maqutywa was arrested in Peddie on Friday. He made his first appearance in the Knysna Magistrate’s Court on Monday, under heavy police guard
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New arrest made in killing of ex-Knysna mayor Tsengwa

Two months after former Knysna mayor and ANC councillor Aubrey Tsengwa was shot dead in his vehicle, the Political Killings Task Team has arrested a…

With ANCYL regional secretary Mzobanzi Nkwentsha, second from left, as he addresses a gathering of about  50 people,  are incoming councillors Nokulunga Ngxingo (Ward 13), Unathi Klaas (Ward 10) and Bekithemba Mabona (Ward 2)
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Makana ANC's young guard rules out working with DA in coalition

A motorist has to dodge the potholes on Seaview Road
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NEWS ANALYSIS: Incoming coalition inherits R1.87bn loss in unbilled power and water

Whichever coalition takes over Nelson Mandela Bay faces a steep climb after the metro lost R1.87bn on unbilled electricity and water, alongside…

SACP Eastern Cape secretary Xolile Nqatha.
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Communists stand and deliver in Eastern Cape

Contesting elections on its own for the first time, the South African Communist Party (SACP) emerged as one of the surprise packages in the local…

ANC Eastern Cape provincial chair Oscar Mabuyane.
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Haggling begins as parties vie for control of hung councils

Political parties have started intense negotiations to take control of hung municipalities in the Eastern Cape after the ANC lost outright…

The ATM's Sabelo Ngqeleni has won Ward 19 (including Qunu) in the King Sabata Dalindyebo in Mthatha, after the ANC failed to even field a candidate.
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ANC loses Nelson Mandela's home ward of to ATM after candidate blunder

The ANC has lost Ward 19 in Qunu, Nelson Mandela’s childhood home and burial site, to the African Transformation Movement after failing to register…

People try to comfort one another following the shooting of UDM councillor Luxolo Namette in NU9, Motherwell, on Saturday
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Slain UDM councillor faced death threats ahead of elections

Nelson Mandela Bay United Democratic Movement councillor Luxolo Namette has been gunned down outside a Motherwell barbershop, sparking deep shock…

A large crowd gathered at the scene of the shooting of UDM councillor Luxolo Namette  on Saturday near the NU9 SPAR
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Political leaders condemn murder of UDM councillor Luxolo Namette

The murder of UDM councillor Luxolo Namette has sparked widespread outrage across Nelson Mandela Bay, with political leaders and Salga calling for…

Pictured Tabiso Mfeya and Luxolo Namette. Picture Eugene Coetzee

Nelson Mandela Bay councillor Luxolo Namette shot dead in Motherwell

The scene where a UDM councillor was killed in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

UDM councillor shot, killed in Motherwell

A 45-year-old UDM councillor was shot and killed after leaving a barber shop in NU9, Motherwell, prompting a murder investigation by local police.

Retief Odendaal

The wait is over ...

The DA has emerged as the largest party in Nelson Mandela Bay following a tight race, but with no outright majority, talks are now underway to form…

Plettenberg Bay is the seat of the Bitou municipality

Bitou’s next government will be decided at the negotiating table

No party won an outright majority in Bitou, so coalition talks will decide who runs the next administration.

Fruit and veg trolley merchant Rowellyn Fillis, 44, pictured here in South End, shows off his inked thumbnail

Street trader votes for change, but the struggle continues

Voters in Nelson Mandela Bay head to the polls hoping for housing and job opportunities, while mayoral candidate Retief Odendaal reports high voter…

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Retief Odendaal
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DA leads in Nelson Mandela Bay but faces another coalition battle

How close will the DA get to the 50% mark in Nelson Mandela Bay, or will it secure the outright majority needed to govern the metro on its own?

ANC Nelson Mandela Bay top five, from left, regional treasurer Luvuyo Mini, deputy chair Lufefe Mkutu, regional chair Babalwa Lobishe, secretary Siphiwo Tshaka and his deputy, Nontombi Nama, moments after they were announced as winners at the 7th regional conference held at Nelson Mandela University on Saturday morning

'Voters punished us at the polls,' says ANC regional spokesperson Matiwane

The ANC in Nelson Mandela Bay has conceded a sharp decline in electoral support, acknowledging voter anger over poor service delivery, crumbling…

The Knysna municipal offices

DA falls short of majority in Knysna as five new parties join council


IEC provincial electoral manager Kayakazi Magudumana providing an update on the 2026 Local Government Elections. Picture: GCIS
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IEC dismisses 16 officials in Eastern Cape over irregularities

At least 16 Electoral Commission of South Africa officials in the Eastern Cape have been dismissed and face criminal charges following separate…