2026 LGE Elections
ANC cites ‘adverse vetting findings’ in removal of Lungisa from list
Andile Lungisa says he was the ANC’s first candidate for the Nelson Mandela Bay list.
03 Oct 202613:05 SAST
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DA holds mass rally at Nasrec to conclude Johannesburg campaign
South Africa is heading to the polls for the local government elections in less than three weeks
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IEC extends candidate list submissions to 32 parties
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says criminal networks operate across borders
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ANC President leads party’s campaign trail in Cape Town metro
On Sunday, Ramaphosa will start his campaign trail at a church service in Khayelitsha.
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IFP launches North West LGE campaign
The party says it will be campaigning on topical issues such as the empowerment of women.
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MKP eyes uMhlathuze in KZN ahead of 2026 LGE
MKP’s Zandile Mngenge says some residents have been without basic services for days
03 Oct 202613:03 SAST
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FF Plus says fixing poor service delivery is key to its campaign
Freedom Front Plus says addressing poor service delivery at local government is key to its campaign
03 Oct 202608:49 SAST
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Malatsi denies deliberate underfunding for SABC LGE coverage
Malatsi rejected the allegations, saying there was no decision to prevent any political party
03 Oct 202607:02 SAST
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Mokonyane highlights urgency of addressing Mogale City water issues
Aging infrastructure as well as vandalising of pump stations continue to pose problems
02 Oct 202619:22 SAST
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eThekwini officials welcome removal of DA billboard
It’s alleged the property owner wanted the billboard removed after being harassed.
02 Oct 202617:21 SAST
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Lesedi FM hosts local elections debate in Matjhabeng
The discussion will put the spotlight on the challenges facing residents
02 Oct 202617:08 SAST
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Malatsi rejects claims of deliberate SABC election funding delay
During Friday’s meeting allegations were made that uncertainty and lack of funding was deliberate
02 Oct 202614:55 SAST
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LIVE: SABC briefs Communications Committee on upcoming LGE
SABC, ICASA brief Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies on LGE readiness.
02 Oct 202610:31 SAST
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UDM’s mayoral candidate says Buffalo City Metro in state of despair
Kwankwa was on a campaign trail in Qonce in the Metro.
01 Oct 202620:36 SAST
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Mabuyane urges ANC members to resolve disputes internally
Mabuyane cautions ANC members against resorting to court to settle internal party disputes
01 Oct 202617:38 SAST
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Councillors’ Corner #10 | DA’s Zerwick accounts for JB Marks’ Ward 4
JB Marks Municipality’s Ward 4 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
01 Oct 202612:03 SAST