- The African National Congress (ANC) is currently campaigning for the upcoming local government elections in South Africa.
- ANC candidates are facing registration hiccups in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
- ANC nomination failures have been reported in the Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
- A Constitutional Court ruling handed down by Rammaka Mathopo affects municipal elections in Free State, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.
A court ruling allows candidates in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, which Fikile Mbalula welcomed.
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What happened
A court ruling allows candidates in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, which Fikile Mbalula welcomed.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Mbalula welcomed the judgment allowing candidates in KZN and EC.1 source
Mbalula experienced emotional strain following the court ruling.1 source
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The entities involved
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Fikile Mbalula
South African politician
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COURT
Czech company
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KwaZulu-Natal
province of South Africa
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Eastern Cape
province of South Africa
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