May 2026 – African Roots

Political parties react to announcement of 2026 LGE date

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A police officer seen outside a voting station The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is ready for the 2026 local government elections, which are scheduled for the 4th of November this year. The announcement after the local government election (LGE) date was announced earlier Thursday by President Cyril Ramaphosa. DA spokesperson Jan de Villiers says…

Western Cape urges caution on roads ahead of long weekend

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FILE | Traffic on South Africa’s roads. The Western Cape Department of Mobility says it is anticipating an increase in traffic volumes across the province over to the long weekend. The Department’s Traffic Chief, Maxine Bezuidenhout says speeding continues to pose a major risk on roads. She has cautioned both motorists and pedestrians to stay alert and…