2026 LGE Elections
Boipatong residents hope their vote will fix sewage on streets crisis
Boipatong residents in the Vaal say they want their votes to change their living conditions.
11 Aug 202619:18 SAST
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Local Elections 2026
‘Unsuccessful appeal over PR list can have devastating impact on ANC’
Mbalula says the ANC remains intact and more than ready to contest the LGE.
Local Elections 2026
VIDEO: Elections 360 Town hall debate
Catch the Elections 360 debate in Ekurhuleni tonight at 19:00 on SABC News Channel and SABC Plus.
Local Elections 2026
Political parties target untapped North West electorates
Many municipalities in the province are experiencing a collapse in basic services
Local Elections 2026
BOSA leader takes its LGE manifesto push to Mangaung
Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane is expected to launch LGE manifesto in Mangaung
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2026 LGE Elections
SABC LGE coverage will be credible, accurate and unbiased: Chabeli
SABC’s executive management briefed the Portfolio Committee on its readiness to cover elections.
11 Aug 202616:34 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Boipatong residents hope elections will bring about change
For years, Slovo Park residents in Boipatong have endured severe sewage leaks and toxic smell.
11 Aug 202613:18 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SACP N West shifts focus to local elections after leadership changes
Smuts Matshe says the SACP will engage the ANC and other partners to strengthen the alliance
10 Aug 202621:41 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Hlabisa urges women to lead municipalities after local elections
The IFP’s Velenkosini Hlabisa says women should come forward to lead, post-elections
09 Aug 202620:48 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA targets outright wins in upcoming local government elections
De Villiers said that the DA will serve South Africans better if they get a mandate to govern alone.
08 Aug 202609:04 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Application for special votes open on 21 September: IEC
The commission says the application period will close on 12 October.
07 Aug 202618:54 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC facing most difficult elections ever: Mbalula
Party Secretary-General Fikile Mblalula admits that this will be a tough election.
07 Aug 202615:45 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Parties have until 5pm on 28th August to submit candidates: IEC
The local government elections will be held on the 4th of November.
07 Aug 202615:39 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Voters’ roll shuts at midnight, marking 90 days to LGE 2026
Defend Our Democracy urges eligible South Africans to register or update their details.
07 Aug 202611:57 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Hlabisa urges voters to register ahead of midnight cut off
Hlabisa has urged unregistered citizens to heed the final call ahead of voter registration cut off
07 Aug 202608:09 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC calls on youth to vote as election campaign kicks off
Countdown to the 2026 LGE begins with expected official proclamation of the election date.
07 Aug 202606:19 SAST