Politics Desk — 2026-10-08
The politics desk: power, policy and who is answering for it today.
European Parliament bans far-right politician’s SA exhibition – Daily Maverick [CONFIRMED — 5 sources]
Source: Daily Maverick (gnews) — also carried by Scrolla Africa, Daily Maverick (gnews), Daily Maverick (gnews), Daily Maverick (gnews) · how we source
Party insists Zuma is fine but reports tell a different story [CONFIRMED — 2 sources]
Source: Scrolla Africa — also carried by Mail & Guardian · how we source
TikTok, IEC unveil Election Centre to tackle misinformation
Source: The Citizen · how we source
Mkhize demands measurable results from municipal professionalisation after 2026 polls
Source: IOL · how we source
ANC’s internal squabbles dampen hopes
Source: The Citizen · how we source
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