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  "path": "/politics/2026-03-10-iec-calls-for-early-election-date-announcement/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-10T12:56:19.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Politics",
    "Election Date",
    "Election Preparation",
    "Electoral Commission Of South Africa",
    "IEC",
    "Local Government Elections",
    "Municipal Elections 2026",
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  "textContent": "The IEC has set 20 and 21 June 2026 as a national voter registration weekend and urges an early election date announcement to ensure voters can register correctly",
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