The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says it is ready to safeguard the 2026 Local Government Elections, with security measures in place across all nine provinces. NATJOINTS says 139 dockets related to electoral crime have been opened since the commencement of the 2026 Local Government Elections process. Voting stations have undergone security assessments, while police deployments are informed by intelligence and identified risks. The security cluster has warned political parties and their supporters against intimidation, violence and attempts to disrupt the 2026 Local Government Elections. Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, Deputy National Commissioner responsible for Policing in SAPS, outlined the state of readiness during a media briefing on Sunday evening. Culvin Mabasa reports…