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UDM leader Bantu Holomisa.

BREAKING | UDM threatens court action over rejected Buffalo City objections

The United Democratic Movement has threatened to take the Electoral Commission to court after objections over alleged voting and counting irregularities in Buffalo City were dismissed.

The University of Fort Hare celebrate a goal during the Hollywoodbets Super League earlier this season.

Fort Hare set for Super League final showdown with Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies

The University of Fort Hare are ecstatic to have reached the the Hollywoodbets Super League (https://dispatch.co.za) final where they will meet defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and fight for the first-prize purse of R2m. The…

Phumzile Msaro points at Xhorha River, which villagers must cross to reach Nkanya clinic in Elloitdale.
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Eastern Cape rural ambulance service champion retains council seat

Mbhashe municipality's sole independent councillor, Phumzile Msaro, has retained his seat in Xhora Mouth after fighting for a decade to bring emergency medical services to his rural community.

The Results Operations Centre in KuGompo City.

ANC on course to lose Buffalo City majority

The ANC is poised to lose its outright majority in Buffalo City Metro for the first time, setting up high-stakes coalition talks following the local government elections. With vote counting nearing completion, the governing party's…

The National Results Operations Centre (ROC) at Gallagher Convention Centre  Picture X/IEC
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UDM rules out coalition with ANC in Buffalo City

The United Democratic Movement has ruled out a coalition with the ANC in Buffalo City Metro, preferring to sit in opposition as vote counting leaves council control in the balance.