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IEC Debunks False Claims on Pen Use at South African Voting Stations
Claims circulating on social media that voters must bring their own black ballpoint pens to voting stations have been dismissed by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) as false. The IEC clarified that pens will be provided at all voting stations and urged the public to report disinformation.
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ANC Faces Historic Challenges at FNB Stadium Rally Amid South Africa's General Election
The ANC's final campaign rally at Johannesburg's FNB stadium showcased a mixture of support and disillusionment among tens of thousands of attendees. As South Africa's general election looms, concerns over corruption scandals, economic troubles, and unemployment threaten to deliver the party's worst results yet. President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the crowd, urging progress amid mixed reactions from the public.
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Kano’s Emir Selection: A Tradition Under New Legislative Change
Kano’s traditional kingmakers will select a new Emir following the Kano State House of Assembly's repeal of the Kano Emirates Council Law 2020. The legislation, led by Lawan Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, dissolves the five emirates, including that of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will call upon kingmakers to choose the new Emir, reinstating their historical role since 1819.
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Courage Unfolds: MP Craig Mackinlay Returns to Parliament After Sepsis Battle
Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay, after a devastating encounter with sepsis resulting in the loss of his hands and feet, made a courageous return to Parliament. Despite a critical condition and a dire prognosis, Mackinlay’s survival story highlights his incredible resilience and his new mission to advocate for early sepsis diagnosis in the NHS.
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Zulu Royal Dispute: Significant Court Victory for Prince Mbonisi Zulu Over Ingonyama Trust Control
Prince Mbonisi Zulu has achieved a significant preliminary victory in his legal struggle to curb Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s influence over the Ingonyama Trust. The trust, overseeing 2.8 million hectares in KwaZulu-Natal, is at the heart of a contentious family and legal saga. The Pietermaritzburg High Court has marked the case as urgent and set a detailed hearing soon.
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