Politics Desk — 3 November 2026
The politics desk: power, policy and who is answering for it today.
ANC wins court battle over disputed Eastern Cape candidate lists [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: Sunday World — also carried by Scrolla Africa · how we source
Court orders minister to consider lottery licence bids afresh
Source: GroundUp · how we source
Rand steadies ahead of municipal elections
Source: IOL · how we source
eThekwini mayoral hopefuls make water, governance key election issues
Source: IOL · how we source
An election ‘week of calm’: Western Cape Taxi Associations agree to ceasefire [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: The Citizen — also carried by IOL · how we source
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Same story every year: the rand loses value, banks can freeze you, SARS tracks it all. Bitcoin is the exit — money no politician can print away. Watch today’s 60-second short · Full SA course: satoshistudy.com · The Hedge Guide
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