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Royal stamp: As part of its KwaZulu-Natal outreach before the local government elections, the Electoral Commission of South Africa official also engaged King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Photos: IEC
ELECTORAL INTEGRITY

Democracy doubts deepen in KZN

Support for democracy in KwaZulu-Natal has fallen to its lowest levels in decades, with trust in government and institutions collapsing. Yet, most residents say they would vote…

  • Lyse Comins
7 min read
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has asked the electoral court to hear oral evidence in its application to have the results of last year’s national and provincial elections set aside. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)
BARNABAS XULU

IT expert faces dismissal, death threats over role in MK party election challenge

Vusi Mhlongo has been charged with bringing the Moses Kotane Research Institute into disrepute

  • Paddy Harper
5 min read