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1. South Africa: Rigging Claims, Xenophobia Raise Fears of Polling Station Tensions

   [allAfrica] Cape Town -- Days before South Africans vote in the local government elections on Wednesday 4 November 2026, social media is carrying unverified claims of election rigging alongside posts that blame foreign nationals. This has raised concerns about the potential for online hostility to spill into real-world tensions.

2. Africa: All of Africa Today - November 2, 2026

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3. South Africa: Police Step Up Security Ahead of Election Voting - South African News Briefs - November 2, 2026

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4. Kenya: Ebola Update - 46 Contacts Set for Release Tuesday, Five Patients Await Second Tests

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is expected to release 46 people who have been under quarantine over the Ebola outbreak on Tuesday,, as it intensifies diplomatic efforts to persuade Saudi Arabia to lift travel restrictions imposed on the country.

5. South Africa: Gauteng Shuts Down 20 Taverns in Fight Against Violence

   [Scrolla] Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says authorities shut down 20 liquor outlets after 7,322 inspections as part of a crackdown on alcohol-related violence. The province plans to deploy 1,022 teams across 122 dangerous areas and hire 56 more social workers to help victims of violence.