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Build One South Africa Unveils Nongelo Chiume as Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate
EKURHULENI, Gauteng — Build One South Africa (BOSA) has officially unveiled Nongelo Chiume as its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, marking a significant step in the party’s rollout for the upcoming local government elections on November 4. The announcement, made during a meet-and-greet event on the East Rand, positions the multi-award-winning arts administrator at the forefront of []
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South Africa Today
· Jul 12, 2026
African People’s Convention Unveils Mo-Afrika Mandla Mokoena as Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate
SOWETO, Gauteng — The African People’s Convention (APC) has officially named Mo-Afrika Mandla Mokoena as its Johannesburg mayoral candidate, marking a key milestone in the party’s campaign strategy for the upcoming local government elections. The announcement was made earlier today by APC leader Themba Godi during a public gathering at the Doornkop Bus rank in []
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 3, 2026
Why no one from South-East was eligible to be Atiku’s running mate – Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, the spokesperson for the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has refuted claims of opposing the selection of Rotimi Amaechi as the party’s vice presidential candidate. He further clarified that no individual from the South-East was qualified to be chosen as Atiku’s vice presidential candidate as they were not [] Why no one from South-East was eligible to be Atiku’s running mate – Kenneth Okonkwo
The Namibian
· Jul 10, 2026
South Africa candidates line up as Broos exit confirmed
Candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa after the exit of the Belgian was confirmed, a national football association official told AFP on Friday. “Hugo may continue to work with the national team, but in a different capacity,” said the insider, who requested anonymity as he is [] The post South Africa candidates line up as Broos exit confirmed appeared first on The Namibian.
Vanguard News
· Jul 9, 2026
Atiku appoints Omega Odunze as SA on South-East Community Mobilisation
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Omega Odunze as his Special Assistant on Community Mobilisation (South-East), as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office and shared by the former [] The post Atiku appoints Omega Odunze as SA on South-East Community Mobilisation appeared first on Vanguard News.
Independent Online
· Jun 29, 2026
Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu appointed to dual roles in Zulu Kingdom and KZN government
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Guineematin.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Conakry : Mamadou Saliou Fofana du MAD élu maire de la commune de Gbessia
La commune urbaine de Gbessia, dans la capitale guinéenne, tient son premier conseil communal, élu démocratiquement. Réunis en conclave dans les locaux de la Direction communale des impôts ce vendredi, 3 juillet 2026, les conseillers communaux ont élu comme maire Mamadou Saliou Fofana, candidat du Mouvement alternatif démocratique (MAD). Les sept vice-maires ont également été [] The post Conakry : Mamadou Saliou Fofana du MAD élu maire de la commune de Gbessia first appeared on Guineematin.com.
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Related coverage for "Build One South Africa Unveils Nongelo Chiume as Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate": South Africa Today — African People’s Convention Unveils Mo-Afrika Mandla Mokoena as Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate. Daily Post Nigeria — Why no one from South-East was eligible to be Atiku’s running mate – Kenneth Okonkwo. The Namibian — South Africa candidates line up as Broos exit confirmed. Vanguard News — Atiku appoints Omega Odunze as SA on South-East Community Mobilisation. Independent Online — Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu appointed to dual roles in Zulu Kingdom and KZN government. Guineematin.com — Conakry : Mamadou Saliou Fofana du MAD élu maire de la commune de Gbessia