The IEC's new Disinformation Code requires parties and candidates to retract and correct false election information within 36 hours and labels AI‑generated content.
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Saps and SANDF arrested 30 suspects in Mohlakeng during Operation Prosper and seized generators, jackhammers and explosives as part of a crackdown on illegal mining.
City emergency teams on high alert after SAWS warned of severe thunderstorms in Johannesburg. Residents urged to avoid flooded roads and monitor vulnerable areas.
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini‑Zuma urged women to prioritise survival over expectations, condemning tolerance of gender‑based violence and shaming of survivors.
Acting OBP CEO Dr Jacob Modumo has been suspended as Minister Willie Aucamp orders an independent probe into alleged markups on FMD vaccines, farmers say.
President Ramaphosa urged that the Madlanga Commission be allowed to work and said there is 'no place' for criminals, corruption or political interference in SAPS.
| Party | Councils | Seats | Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | C | |||
ANC
|
118 | 49 | 3 | 30.9% |
DA
|
27 | 11 | 1 | 24.59% |
IFP
|
19 | 5 | 465 | 4.69% |
MKP
|
18 | 3 | 694 | 9.61% |
PA
|
1 | 0 | 170 | 1.97% |
SDP
|
1 | 0 | 44 | 0.45% |
RTC
|
1 | 1 | 9 | 0.05% |
EFF
|
0 | 0 | 490 | 6.25% |
SACP
|
0 | 0 | 238 | 2.39% |
ACTIONSA
|
0 | 0 | 206 | 5.67% |
VF PLUS
|
0 | 0 | 203 | 3.01% |
ATM
|
0 | 0 | 68 | 0.99% |
OTHER
|
0 | 0 | 537 | 8.63% |
IND
|
0 | 0 | 17 | 0.5% |