2026 LGE Elections
ANC to unveil mayoral candidates for the November 4 elections
The announcement will commence at 11am and all eyes will be on the names of those who will be chosen
22 Aug 202607:39 SAST
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Local Elections 2026
OPINION: Coalitions need to serve communities, not politicians
Opinion piece by Rebone Tau on the upcoming 2026 local government elections (LGE)
Local Elections 2026
ANC confident of Eastern Cape LGE victory despite legal challenges
Party spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu, says the ANC is aiming for an outright majority in the Metro
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ANC in KZN threatens to take DA to Electoral Court over its billboard
ANC in KZN has threatened to take DA to the Electoral Court over its controversial billboard.
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Judges Matter raises concerns about vacancies at Electoral Court
Judges Matter coordinator Alison Tilley says the lack of candidates is concerning.
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Eastern Cape ANC says working around the clock to be ready for LGE
Mabuyane says they are forging ahead with party work.
21 Aug 202615:02 SAST
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Councillors’ Corner #4 | FF+’s Louw accounts for Modimolle’s Ward 5
Modimolle Mookgophong’s Ward 5 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
20 Aug 202612:44 SAST
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DA unveils six Eastern Cape mayoral candidates
Kouga is the only municipality in the Eastern Cape where the DA has outright majority.
17 Aug 202616:49 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC says service delivery has improved since 2021 local elections
The ANC is set to launch its 2026 Local Government Elections Manifesto next Sunday, 23rd August.
16 Aug 202621:53 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SACP shifts focus to preparing for next local elections
SACP says candidate selection is advanced, drawing nominees from its ranks and community groups.
16 Aug 202612:24 SAST
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AMCU Labour Party takes centre stage ahead of local elections
AMCU Labour Party takes centre stage ahead of 14th Marikana commemoration and local elections
15 Aug 202612:15 SAST
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ACDP set to launch manifesto, reveal mayoral candidates for elections
The launch will take place in Benoni, at the eMseni Christian Centre.
15 Aug 202606:33 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC ensures that persons with disabilities are not marginalized
IEC ensures that persons with disabilities are not marginalized ahead of the November elections.
14 Aug 202617:12 SAST
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Councillors’ Corners #3 | ANC’s Nkukane on Sol Plaatje’s Ward 15
Sol Plaatje’s Ward Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
14 Aug 202610:43 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Women’s inclusion critical ahead of LGE 2026 : DDP
South Africans cast their votes in the Local Government election on November 4.
14 Aug 202609:14 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Summit calls for influencers to be transparent ahead of LGE
National Influencer Summit calls for greater transparency from digital creators ahead of elections.
13 Aug 202615:34 SAST