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LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Smaller parties in eThekwini set their sights on holding the balance of power

Greg Ardé · Daily Maverick
Published 4 Nov 2026, 8:47 am·just now·1 min read
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Politicians in KwaZulu-Natal are almost done kissing babies and making wild promises. On Wednesday, voters go to the polls in an election that could reshape the province’s political landscape.

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