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The People’s Register Political Desk
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The Political Desk produces sourced news analysis on public institutions, political accountability and matters of consequence to communities. Its work distinguishes allegations, procedural findings, judicial records and political argument, and provides a right-of-reply pathway where appropriate.
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Lula’s victory shows the far right can be defeatedNews analysis · 26 October 2026ANC Takes Fight for Voters’ Choice to Constitutional CourtPolitical Desk · 23 September 2026‘Why Now?’ Student Formations Reject Cassim Visit to Mandela UniversityPolitical Desk · 18 September 2026ANC to Appeal as Court Upholds Exclusion of 181 CandidatesPolitical Desk · 16 September 2026Lungisa Backs Jordaan as SAFA Vote Puts Institutional Leadership on TrialEditorial · 11 September 2026The ANCYL at 82: A Living Legacy Carried by a New GenerationSpecial Publication · 10 September 2026ANC Nelson Mandela Region Manifesto Inspires Confidence With Strong Showing Ahead of Local ElectionsPolitics · 10 September 2026ANC Defends the Voter’s Right to ChoosePolitics · 10 September 2026Why Is a Councillor Who Admitted False Qualification Claims Ranked Fourth for a Cape Town Seat?News Analysis · 9 September 2026ANC Takes Campaign Into Ward 46 With National and Regional Leaders on the GroundPolitics · 31 August 2026Lungisa Draws a Hero’s Welcome as the ANC Campaign Hits High GearPolitics · 28 August 2026The Masakhe Manifesto: Your Questions, AnsweredPolitics · 26 August 2026EFF No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker Defeated in ParliamentPolitics · 26 August 20262026 versus 2021: What Actually Changed in the ANC’s ManifestoPolitics · 26 August 2026What Masakhe’s First 100 Days Will Look Like in Your WardPolitics · 25 August 2026ANC Municipal Jobs Promise: One Million Opportunities ExplainedPolitics · 25 August 2026How the ANC Plans to Eliminate Unfunded Municipal BudgetsPolitics · 25 August 2026Capable, Ethical Government: The ANC’s Action Five, ExplainedPolitics · 25 August 2026Community Safety Forums: The ANC’s Monthly Plan for Every HotspotPolitics · 25 August 2026The People Shall Govern: Action Six of the ANC’s Manifesto, ExplainedPolitics · 25 August 2026The ANC’s 8% Municipal Maintenance Promise: What It MeansPolitics · 25 August 2026Ramaphosa Launches ANC’s 2026 Local Government Manifesto in DiepslootPolitics · 24 August 2026ANC Unveils 2026 Mayoral Candidates, as Nelson Mandela Bay Takes Centre StagePolitics · 22 August 2026NSFAS Failed Students TwiceNews Analysis · 21 August 2026ANC Eastern Cape PEC Temporarily Reinstated as SCA Petition Keeps Task-Team Dispute AlivePolitics · 20 August 2026ANC Sets Out 2026 Local Election ProgrammePolitics · 19 August 2026ANC Demands Accountability for DA’s Mark BurkeNews Analysis · 18 August 2026
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