2026 LGE Elections
BOSA vows to field ‘competent leaders’ ahead of local polls
Maimane says BOSA is leaving nothing to chance and will select professionals in various communities.
26 Aug 202617:37 SAST
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FS political parties to sign Electoral Code of Conduct ahead of LGE
Twenty-one political parties will sign the code at Mangaung City Hall in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Local Elections 2026
We cannot keep buying our way out of a broken South Africa
The question is whether we care only when injustice reaches our own doorstep.
Local Elections 2026
ANC volunteers must work hard to grow voter support : Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa met ANC volunteers in Stutterheim.
Local Elections 2026
DA targets stronger LGE performance with nationwide branch rollout
DA Federal Chairperson Solly Msimanga says the party targets stronger LGE performance in November
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IEC calls on traditional leaders to support local elections
IEC has called on traditional leaders to assist the commission ahead of elections.
26 Aug 202615:08 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC confident it will submit LGE candidate lists on time
The African National Congress (ANC) delayed the announcement of its mayoral candidates.
26 Aug 202609:59 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
COSATU Congress to decide ANC, SACP support in upcoming LGE
The SACP has decided to contest in the elections later this year.
25 Aug 202619:56 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Political parties urged to communicate responsibly ahead of elections
Political parties asked to utilize their communication platforms responsibly ahead of Elections.
25 Aug 202618:01 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC reminds parties, independent candidates of nomination deadline
IEC says the date and time is based on the Election Timetable.
25 Aug 202616:48 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC not allowing candidates without matric to stand as councillors
Some provincial secretaries have written to the party seeking waivers.
25 Aug 202614:17 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC’s plan of multiple mayoral candidates shows divisions: Analyst
In Matjhabeng, seven names have been put forward, including current mayor Thanduxolo Khalipha.
24 Aug 202619:59 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Ramaphosa confident ANC will win 2026 local government elections
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident the party will emerge victorious in elections.
23 Aug 202621:17 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC has proven its commitment to fighting corruption: Ramaphosa
ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the party has proven its commitment to fighting corruption
23 Aug 202619:09 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SACP marks first election contest since ’94 in Cape Town
The SACP in the Western Cape has launched its election manifesto in Cape Town on Sunday.
23 Aug 202618:31 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Ramaphosa vows capable, ethical and accountable local government
The ANC has launched its manifesto ahead of the November elections.
23 Aug 202615:43 SAST