Politics Desk — 22 October 2026
The politics desk: power, policy and who is answering for it today.
ANC Women’s League not buying ‘uncouth’ Gwede Mantashe’s apology
Source: Sunday World · how we source
KZN MEC removes Mandeni ward councillor over misconduct
Source: SABC News · how we source
DA touts Cape Town housing progress amid EFF criticism [CONFIRMED — 7 sources]
Source: IOL — also carried by IOL, Scrolla Africa, IOL, IOL, Daily Maverick (gnews), Daily Maverick (gnews) · how we source
Opposition parties accuse DA of racism at IOL town hall debate
Source: IOL · how we source
Kannaland municipal manager ordered to pay personal costs after urgent defamation bid
Source: IOL · how we source
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