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Some elections show signs of progress — youth-driven political transitions and active citizen involvement — others reveal systemic problems, including political manipulation and disenfranchisement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

IEC expects higher voter turnout than in 2019 elections

Snaking queues of voters throughout Wednesday came as a welcome surprise to political parties

  • Lizeka Tandwa
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Former KZN premier S’bu Ndebele cast his vote at Northwood High School. Photo: Paddy Harper

S’bu Ndebele refutes claims about Jacob Zuma’s role in 2004 ANC victory

The former KZN premier made the comments while voting in Durban north, at the same station DA leader John Steenhuisen was casting his vote

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read