First published Nov 2, 2026, 6:23:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 2, 2026, 6:23:15 AM UTC

Ntshavheni calls on South Africans to vote in local government elections

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni urged eligible South Africans to vote in local government elections on 4 November 2026, with approved special votes scheduled for 2 and 3 November. The excerpt also describes her participation in the #LoveYourStreet campaign in Kliptown.

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