Politics Desk — 29 October 2026
The politics desk: power, policy and who is answering for it today.
Pali Lehohla | The 2026 election is not about who wins, but why millions will not show up
Source: Sunday World · how we source
Acting police minister wants Mkhwanazi appointed to new position [CONFIRMED — 4 sources]
Source: The Citizen — also carried by IOL, IOL, IOL · how we source
EFF’s Maotwe takes on ‘patriarchy’ during Tshwane mayoral debate [CONFIRMED — 3 sources]
Source: Sunday World — also carried by The Citizen, Moneyweb · how we source
Ramaphosa not worried about ANC election collapse predictions [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: The Citizen — also carried by SABC News · how we source
Election results centre opens as 2.6 million prepare for special voting
Source: Scrolla Africa · how we source
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