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The ANC in the North West invoked the spirit of the late Nelson Mandela by calling on Tlokwe residents to vote for the party of ousted mayor Maphetle Maphetle. (Oupa Nkosi, M&G)

People stream in to vote in Tlokwe by-elections

Residents of Tlokwe are voting in by-elections to decide whether the ANC regains control of the municipality.

ANC tries to ‘sneak in’ Tlkowe no-confidence vote

The ANC has allegedly attempted to re-take control of Tlokwe by "sneaking in" a motion of no confidence in DA mayor Annette Combrink.

DA confident of Tlokwe Ward Six win

The Democratic Alliance is confident it will come out on top, despite the ANC winning eight out of nine wards last month

The electoral commission and the media need to better explain how the votes work and that the two ballot papers are of equal importance

IEC credibility in question after Tlokwe judgment

Following a court’s decision to rule in favour of six independent candidates in Tlokwe, the credibility of the IEC has been put under the spotlight.

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Tlokwe judgment: By-elections postponed for six wards

The Electoral Court in Bloemfontein has passed judgment on an application to postpone by-elections in Tlokwe.

The ANC’s by-elections win in eight out of nine wards in the North West is a boost for a bigger contest to reclaim control of the province.

Ex-ANC councillors not on Tlokwe candidates list

None of the 14 former North West ANC councillors reinstated as party members over the weekend appear on the ANC’s list of by-election candidates.

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ANC disciplinary committee overturns Tlokwe expulsions

ANC national disciplinary committee chair Derek Hanekom says the expulsion of 14 Tlokwe councillors has been overturned following a misconduct furore.

The electoral commission and the media need to better explain how the votes work and that the two ballot papers are of equal importance

ANC plans early celebration for Tlokwe

The ANC in Tlokwe has split its attention between the highly contested by-elections and the preparations for a massive celebration party.

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Tlokwe votes: We gave the ANC its chance

The residents of Tlokwe have cast what they called "the vote to end the era of political loyalty" during the first round of by-elections.

DA Mayor Annette Combrink. (Gallo)

DA confident it will keep Tlokwe

The DA says voter confidence is high in Potchefstroom ahead of Wednesday’s by-elections, despite the ANC’s electioneering tactics.

North West ANC vows to win Tlokwe back

The ANC in the North West has vowed to pull out all the stops to win the forthcoming by-elections in Tlokwe and elsewhere in the province.

Democratic Alliance councillor Annette Combrink. (Gallo)

ANC to give up Tlokwe mayor seat – for now

The ANC has finally decided to respect a court ruling and hand over the Tlokwe municipality’s mayoral position to the Democratic Alliance.

Expelled Tlokwe municipality executive mayor Maphetle Maphetle. (Gallo)

Judge questions ANC’s power in Tlokwe

The battle for the mayoral position of Tlokwe municipality remains unresolved, although the high court judge disputed arguments made by the ANC.

State funds won’t be used to fight ANC-DA Tlokwe legal battle

Judge Neil Tuchten has said that the "long-suffering" people of Tlokwe should not have to foot the bill in the ANC-DA battle over the municipality.

ANC appoints six new councillors in Tlokwe

The ANC has filled six proportional representation councillor positions in the Tlokwe local municipality in Potchefstroom.

Maphetle threatens Tlokwe DA with land grabs

A meeting meant to resolve issues between the DA in Tlokwe municipality and ousted mayor Maphetle Maphetle has ended in threats of land grabs.

Tlokwe’s former mayor Maphetle Maphetle. (Gallo)

ANC on Tlokwe: Perhaps we should have acted faster

Even though the ANC should have acted faster on corruption claims against Tlokwe’s former mayor, he should not have been voted out, says the party.

Tlokwe mayor holds informal talks with ousted councillors

DA Tlokwe mayor Annete Combrink has held informal talks with 14 ousted ANC councillors about cooperation between them.

ANC and DA at loggerheads over who rules Tlokwe

Former Tlokwe mayor Maphetle Maphetle and his mayoral committee are refusing to vacate their offices after being unseated, says the DA.

ANC to probe ‘inexcusable’ unseating of Tlokwe mayor

The ANC will institute an inquiry into the unseating of Tlokwe mayor Maphetle Maphetle – a position now filled by a Democratic Alliance councillor.