By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
KwaZulu-Natal police in South Africa are planning shifts of up to 24 hours to secure the 4 November vote, during which marches and demonstrations will be banned. A court ruling separately regulates certain protests, South African media outlet IOL reports.
South African police have warned that marches and protests will be banned on 4 November, the day of the 2026 municipal elections, and that participants risk prosecution. Police official Tebello Mosikili announced that gatherings had to end at midnight the previous day during a press briefing in Tshwane, according to IOL.
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South African video creator Nkululeko Maxwell Makhanya apologised to KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after his arrest for alleged insult and incitement to violence. He was granted bail of 7,000 rand at Durban court, according to IOL.
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Three ballot boxes and election equipment were stolen during a break-in overnight at a special voting station in Amahlongwa, KwaZulu-Natal. South Africa’s Electoral Commission has opened an investigation and says the vote is not compromised, as ballot papers and stamps are kept in a secure location.
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South Africa’s municipal election special vote saw opening delays, inaccessible seating and equipment problems in Germiston. The difficulties, particularly for older people and those with limited mobility, raise questions about preparations for the main poll on 4 November, reports the Mail & Guardian.
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Cricket: Prince and Verreynne reprimanded after Australia TestSouth Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne were reprimanded by the International Cricket Federation for challenging an umpiring decision during the third Test against Australia. Each also received one demerit point; Reuters reports that the incident occurred during the match won by South Africa, already covered in our series coverage.The week in Africa
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