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Local Elections 2026

COGTA issues coalition guidelines following LGE 2026

Around 138 metropolitan and local municipalities, did not produce an outright majority
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12 Nov 202607:18 SAST
A man cast his vote in the 2026 National and Provincial Elections.
Local Elections 2026

Rise Mzansi says coalitions ultimately a political exercise

About 138 metropolitan and local municipalities, representing approximately 65% of councils.
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12 Nov 202613:39 SAST
ANC banners seen during an election campaign encouraging people to vote for the party in this mage captured on 23 August 2026.
Local Elections 2026

ANC NEC to meet to reflect on local government elections outcomes

The party’s electoral support has dipped below 50% for the first time in the province.
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12 Nov 202606:59 SAST
ANC supporters seen at a rally.
Local Elections 2026

ANC Gauteng confident in quality of its ward councillor candidates

The ANC in Gauteng says its councillor selection process will produce competent ward councillors.
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11 Nov 202618:16 SAST
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