2026 LGE Elections
PAC to launch its election manifesto in Soweto
The manifesto will focus on land and local economies to build livelihoods.
29 Aug 202608:01 SAST
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Afrika Mayibuye supporters demand service delivery
Afrika Mayibuye launched their manifesto, in Limpopo
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ActionSA focuses on drug abuse in Mpumalanga election campaign
Mary Phadi says they hope the walk will have a meaningful impact
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Youth urged to vote in 4 November LGE
IEC runs educational programmes to encourage young people to participate in elections.
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Court rules Lungisa’s removal from ANC PR list is unconstitutional
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg ordered the ANC to take steps to reinstate him on the list
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2026 LGE Elections
Bongani Baloyi announced as MK Party Joburg mayoral candidate
MK Party Secretary General Sibonelo Nomvalo says all the candidates have good track records.
28 Aug 202618:00 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Cabinet satisfied with preparations for LGE
Ntshavheni says that co-ordination between local, provincial and national government is in place.
28 Aug 202616:13 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
LIVE: MK Party announces its mayoral candidates
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) is announcing its mayoral candidates for the metros.
28 Aug 202615:48 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Mabopane, Soshanguve communities’ frustrations ahead of elections
Residents say the prolonged water cuts have caused serious inconvenience to their lives.
28 Aug 202614:10 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Political parties have until 5pm to submit LGE candidate lists
IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo says no amendments will be permitted after the deadline.
28 Aug 202608:04 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Political parties declare R116.8m in donations ahead of elections
Four political parties have declared a total of R116.8 million in donations in the first quarter.
27 Aug 202618:49 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
MK Party expels two Members of Parliament with immediate effect
It says they have undermined the unity and organisational discipline of the MKP.
27 Aug 202615:42 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC to finalise councillor candidates for local elections
ANC has until the end of business on Friday to submit its list for the November polls.
27 Aug 202615:14 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Councillors’ Corner#5 | EFF’s Ramaphoko reports for Seshego’s Ward 13
Polokwane Municipality’s Ward 13 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors Corner.
27 Aug 202612:30 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA vows to fix eThekwini’s water crisis if elected: Hill-Lewis
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says 65 % of eThekwinis’s bulk water is currently lost.
27 Aug 202610:58 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
New political parties aim to disrupt established ones in LGE
The 2026 Local Government Elections are expected to produce the highest number of hung councils.
26 Aug 202621:33 SAST