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Local Elections 2026

ANC stance on DA coalition welcomed by SACP

Council of the Left has called on what they call leftist parties to seize the moment and prioritise.
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13 Nov 202619:13 SAST
Local Elections 2026

DA’s Pappas sworn-in for second term as uMngeni Mayor

The DA retained control of the municipality, securing more than 60 percent of the vote.
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13 Nov 202618:04 SAST
Local Elections 2026

Parties reminded not to change lists before first council sittings

IEC has reminded parties that they can only change the order of their lists after first sitting.
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13 Nov 202617:00 SAST
The African National Congress’ (ANC) to leaders during the Extended Special NEC will at Birchwood hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg, East Rand on November 12, 2026.
Local Elections 2026

ANC NEC resolves that DA coalitions should be’last resort’

The majority within the ANC’s NEC has taken a decision to move away from the DA.
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13 Nov 202613:19 SAST
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