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Tshwane mayor Kgosientso ‘Sputla’ Ramokgopa was joined by his family when he cast his vote at Seaparankwe Primary School in Atteridgeville.

‘State capture’ is rife at municipal level, claims DA

Party laments the situation in municipalities taken over from the ANC after local elections.

Elections aftermath: Join the M&G for a critical thinking forum at GIBS

Opposition victories had been predicted well in advance. But, now that they are actually a reality, what happens now?

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Dear white South Africa: Keep calm … and shut up!

Stay calm – but (not just you Helen Zille) please shut up!

DA supporters celebrate in Nelson Mandela Bay.

WATCH: Mmusi Maimane declares early DA election victory in the City of Tshwane

The results are yet to be finalised but the Democratic Alliance leader is certain Tshwane is blue.

Beyond elections, active citizenship is needed. Voting is just one way to take responsibility for the outcomes of our democracy. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Elections: However serious the event, South Africans can and will make it funny

It’s a profound responsibility, but for some South Africans #ElectionDay is also an opportunity to make light of the event, with dollops of humour.

Although 30 arrests have been made in the past two weeks
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Elections 2016: Tension in Vuwani as polling stations remain closed on voting day

Early on election day, IEC officials were moving materials, sealed with courier company stickers, but voting stations are still closed.

On Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Thoko Didiza urged South Africans to not panic during this time because the country has enough food to sustain itself.
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Video: Thoko Didiza believes votes will give the ANC another chance in Tshwane

ANC Mayoral candidate in Tshwane cast her vote at Kaya Beach in Grootfontein.

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WATCH: Thuli Madonsela casts her vote ‘to strengthen constitutional democracy’

​Public Protector Thuli Madonsela was in Pretoria this morning to cast her vote.

Five of the most dramatic moments from this election season

Thoko Didiza. Political assassinations. Marius Fransman. The Malema-Mbeki bromance. There’s never been a dull moment.

Elections: Three final fact-checks of the ANC, DA and EFF’s claims

President Jacob Zuma, Mmusi Maimane and Julius Malema pulled out all the stops in their parties’ final rallies – but also stretched the truth.