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Election misinformation didn’t disappear when the votes were counted.

We look at three ways to verify suspicious images and claims before sharing them online: https://t.co/1GNImXp0FC

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Seven metros have no outright winner.

With just 14 days to form councils, coalition talks are heating up, and it looks like ActionSA could hold the cards in Gauteng. https://t.co/OfHORo3Dnc

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Research shows femicide fell during COVID-era alcohol restrictions.

We unpack a court case that could change liquor laws in South Africa. https://t.co/DKbAmVNVIw

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Seven million trees planted. But how many are still alive?

We investigate SA's billion-tree plan, who's maintaining the trees and why scientists are raising concerns. https://t.co/IXpx7CbpFQ

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State capture needed more than corrupt politicians. It also needed accountants, auditors, and consultants. Years later, what happened to them?

We look at the consequences professionals and firms linked to the scandals faced. https://t.co/12MunZ6E8j

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Sy Mamabolo discusses clean audits, technology and the importance of public confidence in South Africa’s elections.

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“IWalk Ye Phara” or “Makhelwane”? We put @Moonsanelly through a rapid-fire round.

#moonchildsanelly #theblueprint

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Seven metros could be heading into coalition talks, while Cape Town remains the exception, with the DA projected at 56.6%.

Stay informed with https://t.co/WVEPewC68d and the @mailandguardian: https://t.co/RTxEW4nhmt

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The ANC won all nine wards in Nketoana but lost its outright council majority.

We unpack the final results: https://t.co/ke8pMNVKZt

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A community movement has taken control of an ANC stronghold in the Northern Cape.

RTC won all seven wards in Tsantsabane, while the DRC made gains in Dikgatlong. https://t.co/7B4ZH6qCug

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The IEC says its verification checks remain rigorous, but MK has raised concerns about an alleged voting irregularity.

We unpack how votes are counted and checked: https://t.co/6ehuVvjl7w

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Joburg’s coalition maths: DA 34.6%, ActionSA 17%. Together, that’s enough to govern, but can old rivals work together?

Make sense of the election results with https://t.co/WVEPewC68d and the @mailandguardian: https://t.co/RTxEW4nhmt

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South Africa has voted. Now comes the hard part: deciding who governs.

https://t.co/WVEPewByiF, in partnership with the Mail & Guardian.

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South Africans reveal what finally helped them decide who to vote for, and whether they feel confident about their choices: https://t.co/DUHU2XSnj8

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We followed South Africans through election day to learn what influenced their votes: https://t.co/d62hYJGdTn

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At 24, Alida Hurter has been unemployed for six years and is preparing to vote for the first time.

In Warrenton, other young people are going a step further by standing for council. https://t.co/55d7Dl05TZ

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In Petrus Steyn, voters expressed frustration with past leaders and concerns about poor services, even as they exercised their right to vote. https://t.co/1OyNrGTein

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Voting was quick, lines were shorter than expected, and some residents decided not to vote at all.

Here's what we found on the ground. https://t.co/gAmSbNvCTL

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At an Elandsfontein polling station, voters came and went in minutes. But where were the crowds?https://t.co/pPUYY3ZdQM

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One voter wants politicians to sign a contract before taking office.

Six South Africans tell us why they're struggling to trust political parties ahead of 4 November.
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