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Local Elections 2026

Smooth start to local government elections: IEC

South Africans vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections on Wednesday.
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04 Nov 202609:26 SAST
Local Elections 2026

IEC cautions against misleading election videos on social media

Briefing the media in Midrand, IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo cautioned against the spread of misinformation
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04 Nov 202608:48 SAST
Local Elections 2026

Ramaphosa, Mashatile among millions expected to vote today

They will vote at the Hyde Park High School and at the St Johannes Lutheran Church in Kelvin
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04 Nov 202607:26 SAST
Local Elections 2026

Political parties stand guard amid fears of ballot box tempering

Political parties registered concerns about security alleging that ballot boxes might be compromised
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04 Nov 202606:24 SAST
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