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Some elections show signs of progress — youth-driven political transitions and active citizen involvement — others reveal systemic problems, including political manipulation and disenfranchisement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

IEC expects higher voter turnout than in 2019 elections

Snaking queues of voters throughout Wednesday came as a welcome surprise to political parties

Lizeka Tandwa

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has launched an inquiry into alleged corruption in the KwaZulu-Natal premier’s office linked to the province’s flagship Operation Sukuma Sakhe programme since 2007.

SIU investigates corruption in flagship KZN government project

The investigation covers the tenure of all six ANC premiers

Paddy Harper