2026 LGE Elections
Disgruntled MKP members threaten not to vote over alleged list fraud
Disgruntled MK Party members threaten not to vote if action is not taken over alleged list fraud
20 Sep 202607:56 SAST
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Latest news, updates and reporting on South Africa’s 2026 local government elections.
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Local Elections 2026
ANC wins ConCourt bid against IEC in candidate lists case
The affected candidates will now have to be included on the ballot papers.
Local Elections 2026
Councillors’ Corner #12 | MKP’s Govender briefs on KwaDukuza Ward 28
KwaDukuza Municipality’s Ward 28 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
Local Elections 2026
IEC assures political parties that results system is reliable
The IEC’s Results System came under fire after it suffered a technical glitch in the 2024 elections.
Local Elections 2026
IEC highlights importance of credible information ahead of elections
The commission made these comments during the Media Freedom Festival in Parkwood.
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2026 LGE Elections
Hlabisa to present IFP’s 2026 LGE manifesto in KwaMashu on Sunday
Hlabisa is also expected to announce mayoral candidates for the country’s eight metros.
19 Sep 202621:20 SAST
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Ashley Mama announced as Al Jama-ah’s Johannesburg Mayor candidate
The party says his campaign will focus on service delivery among others.
19 Sep 202620:09 SAST
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Malema urges Eastern Cape voters to respect Mandela’s legacy
Malema addressed hundreds of party supporters in the Eastern Cape
19 Sep 202618:43 SAST
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Zuma kicks out MK Party members after candidate list protest
The meeting was interrupted by disgruntled supporters who began chanting and waving placards.
19 Sep 202617:14 SAST
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GOOD Party calls for a ‘pro-poor’ City of Cape Town
De Lille says Brett Herron is an appropriate candidate for City Mayor.
19 Sep 202615:50 SAST
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Princess Faku tops ANC’s list of PR councillors for Buffalo City
Faku is vying for another term as mayor of the Buffalo City Metro.
18 Sep 202612:08 SAST
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OPINION: Protecting the institution that safeguards our democracy
The work of the IEC in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process is central to democracy
18 Sep 202609:01 SAST
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Minority Front open to forming coalitions with ‘like-minded parties’
The party launched its manifesto for November’s local government elections.
17 Sep 202617:37 SAST
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ANC EC Secretary threatens legal action against Mbalula
Ngcukayitobi has given Mbalula until next week to retract his comments or risk legal action.
17 Sep 202615:46 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Councillors’ Corner#8| ActionSA’s Singh briefs on Newcastle’s Ward 25
Newcastle Ward 25 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
17 Sep 202611:35 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
LIVE | Minority Front launches LGE 2026 manifesto
Minority Front will be holding their manifesto launch ahead of local government elections in
17 Sep 202610:48 SAST