By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
South African traditional parties face closely fought elections in eThekwini, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Ekurhuleni. The decline of major parties and the rise of new formations could force coalitions to govern these metros, according to IOL.
Johannesburg’s water network rose to 41% capacity, from 37% the previous day, after several weeks of outages in some areas. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said new technology was helping monitor reservoirs and stabilise supplies, according to Sowetan.
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Johannesburg Water’s network capacity is improving after several weeks of outages, Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero said. He said residents without water could soon see an improvement, while urging them to conserve the resource, according to TimesLIVE.
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South Africa’s Gauteng water networks are losing around one billion litres a day, while several cities and neighbourhoods face prolonged outages. Johannesburg Water cites inadequate supply and strong demand, amid ageing infrastructure and poor maintenance, according to IOL.
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Three days before South Africa’s 4 November municipal elections, Cyril Ramaphosa defended the ANC’s strength at the party’s final election rally in Mdantsane. He called on its supporters to mobilise voters and rejected polls predicting an ANC decline, reports IOL.
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South Africa’s electoral commission tightens ballot securitySouth Africa’s electoral commission has tightened security at ballot storage sites in KwaZulu-Natal after election-related intrusions and disruptions. In Durban, its provincial head, Ntombifuthi Masinga, called for police support across the province, Daily Maverick reports.
Eswatini commission urges more ways to apply for police jobsEswatini’s Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration Integrity has criticised conditions for young people applying to join the police, with some waiting in long queues exposed to the weather. In an advisory published on Tuesday, it recommended allowing applications online or at local centres, according to the commission.The week in Africa
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