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Top news items of South African major media outlets

Xinhua, August 2, 2016 Adjust font size:

The following are highlights of South African major media outlets on Tuesday.

-- South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday in a crucial local election set to be a battle for control of the country's key cities and in which political killings have been a key feature in the run-up to the polls. (Business Day)

-- The Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) says it has received 28 complaints relating to alleged violations of the electoral code of conduct, with one ward candidate being disqualified. (Nes24)

-- President Jacob Zuma has assured the nation that tight security measures have been put in place to ensure that no criminal or violent incidents will mar Wednesday's local government elections. (South African Broadcasting Corporation) Endit