2026 LGE Elections
IFP calls for probe into murder of KZN councillor
IFP has called on police to investigate the motive for the murder of councillor Khethelo Mdluli.
02 Sep 202616:28 SAST
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PAC urges voters to take the future into their own hands
Nyhontso says that residents can also now change the quality of their lives.
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Ramaphosa confident ANC will improve F. State vote in 2026 LGE
Cyril Ramaphosa says that the ANC’s campaign will deliver an outright victory
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DA promises safer communities, jobs at W.Cape rally
Tertius Simmers is confident that the party will retain its outright majority in the Western Cape.
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ActionSA calls for stronger policing in Emalahleni to tackle crime
Residents have raised concerns about rising crime and young people leaving school because of drugs.
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IEC records 43% increase in candidates for 2026 local elections
This year the IEC received more than 142 000 nominations.
02 Sep 202615:49 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA sets sights on all 112 eThekwini wards in local elections
The party announced its ward candidates in Durban on Monday as it outlined preparations for the LGE.
31 Aug 202615:36 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SACP sets sights on improved service delivery,reshape local economies
Mapaila says the party seeks to give the working class an amplified voice
30 Aug 202619:44 SAST
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Ramaphosa urges residents of Hammanskraal to vote for ANC
Ramaphosa has urged residents of Hammanskraal to vote for his party in the upcoming elections.
30 Aug 202618:45 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Mokonyane urges ANC members to accept finalised candidate lists
Disgruntled ANC members demonstrated their dissatisfaction during the Free State Manifesto launch
30 Aug 202618:39 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Ngqentsu calls ANC removal from legislature a ‘badge of honour’
Benson Ngqentsu says he cannot be forced to abandon his position to serve the working class
30 Aug 202617:17 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SACP says LGE preparations on track after IEC submission
SACP says its preparations for the Local Government Elections are advancing well.
30 Aug 202617:09 SAST
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LIVE | SACP media briefing on LGE 2026 preparations
The leadership of the South African Communist Party gives an update on its election preparations.
30 Aug 202613:07 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
APC registers to contest local elections in 58 municipalities
Municipalities are failing to deliver good basic services due to corruption and poor leadership.
29 Aug 202619:59 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
MK Party urged to embrace democracy ahead of local elections
Analysts warn MK Party expulsions could hurt its’ prospects in the local elections.
29 Aug 202616:29 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
NFP confirms readiness for 2026 local elections
NFP will contest in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, the Free State and the Western Cape
29 Aug 202615:38 SAST