Politics Desk — 23 October 2026
The politics desk: power, policy and who is answering for it today.
ANC must earn renewed trust through accountability and delivery
Source: IOL · how we source
eThekwini warns of scams offering municipal jobs and debt reductions
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2026 local elections could deepen coalition politics in South Africa
Source: IOL · how we source
Poetic Licence: Is cheaper petrol an election gift?
Source: IOL · how we source
Police Minister held liable after woman’s VW Golf stripped of engine while in SAPS custody
Source: IOL · how we source
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