2026 LGE Elections
Ntuli warns political violence threatens free and fair elections
Ntuli says an election marred by intimidation and fear cannot be considered free and fair.
22 Sep 202618:16 SAST
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Local Elections 2026
GNU partnership in sharp focus following ANC candidate list dispute
“The reality is that the DA is not in the GNU to get along,” says DA’s Ashor Sarupen.
Local Elections 2026
IEC says it respects ConCourt decision in ANC candidate list matter
The affected candidates will now have to be included on the ballot papers for the November elections
Local Elections 2026
Heilbron, surrounding areas to fall under Metsimaholo after elections
This marks a significant change in the local government landscape of the Fezile Dabi District.
Local Elections 2026
Emotional Mbalula collapses during a media briefing
The affected candidates will now have to be included on the ballot papers.
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2026 LGE Elections
McKenzie says PA is ready to take over Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
McKenzie announces ward councillors and a mayoral candidate for his party for the metro.
22 Sep 202614:34 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA will restore stability in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro: Hill-Lewis
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro has been plagued by coalition tensions and service-delivery challenges.
22 Sep 202606:00 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC opens special vote applications for 2026 local elections
IEC has announced that applications for special votes for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
21 Sep 202619:03 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC promises political stability in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
The ANC is pushing for an outright majority win in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.
21 Sep 202606:47 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
New UDF Party unveils manifesto in Mitchells Plain
The UDF Party says it will be contesting in the upcoming local government elections
20 Sep 202618:38 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Malema condemns recent killing of women in Ekurhuleni
He has called on communities to help police find those responsible.
20 Sep 202618:05 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Tlokoeng residents in EC form own political party to contest LGE
Residents in Tlokoeng say for years their plea for basic service delivery has fallen on deaf ears
20 Sep 202617:58 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IFP says addressing water challenges in municipalities a priority
Water supply issues are top of the agenda for many voters in municipalities across the country.
20 Sep 202615:42 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Civic groups enter Fezile Dabi LGE26 race
Civic movements in the Fezile Dabi region say they are entering the political sphere…
20 Sep 202613:53 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
LIVE | IFP launches Local Government Elections 2026 Manifesto
IFP launches Local Government Elections 2026 Manifesto at the Kwamashu’s Princess Magogo Stadium
20 Sep 202613:33 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IFP says it will prioritise water shortages after elections
Hlengwa says the IFP will be going back to basics with regard to its manifesto for the 2026.
20 Sep 202610:32 SAST