2026 LGE Elections
Number of political parties increased from 508 to 620: IEC
The number of political parties that are registered with the IEC has increased from 508 to 620.
29 Jul 202615:11 SAST
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Latest news, updates and reporting on South Africa’s 2026 local government elections.
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Local Elections 2026
eThekwini officials welcome removal of DA billboard
It’s alleged the property owner wanted the billboard removed after being harassed.
Local Elections 2026
Lesedi FM hosts local elections debate in Matjhabeng
The discussion will put the spotlight on the challenges facing residents
Local Elections 2026
Malatsi rejects claims of deliberate SABC election funding delay
During Friday’s meeting allegations were made that uncertainty and lack of funding was deliberate
Local Elections 2026
LIVE: SABC briefs Communications Committee on upcoming LGE
SABC, ICASA brief Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies on LGE readiness.
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2026 LGE Elections
LIVE: Electoral Commission briefs media on final Voter Registration
The Electoral Commission briefs the media on its state of readiness for the registration weekend
29 Jul 202613:21 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA in KZN expects more ANC councillors to defect
Provincial chairperson Dean Macpherson says the two coucillors will stand as DA representatives
28 Jul 202617:48 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
EFF marks 13 years with manifesto launch
Julius Malema is to deliver the keynote address at the EFF manifesto launch, in Limpopo.
25 Jul 202608:22 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA to launch election manifesto on August 8
The DA says it has completed the selection of candidates in six of the nine provinces.
23 Jul 202610:42 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANCYL in NW bemoans irregularities in councillor candidates selection
The ANC’s provincial leadership is yet to comment on the Youth League’s allegations.
19 Jul 202619:20 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
OPINION | Why coalition readiness is central to democratic governance
The local government elections are expected to produce a significant number of hung councils.
16 Jul 202609:00 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
OPINION: ANC candidate selection – renewal or missed opportunity?
The decline in electoral support in the 2024 elections reflected frustrations with poor services
13 Jul 202611:16 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
OPINION: Just how will SA’s big four parties perform in November?
Four biggest parties from the 2024 national and provincial elections are the ANC, DA, EFF and MKP
09 Jul 202611:39 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Ekurhuleni metro will be watched in 2026 LGE for many reasons
The City of Ekurhuleni has increasingly become a case study that demands closer examination.
07 Jul 202607:01 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
OPINION | Credible councillors needed for municipal polls
Opinion by political commentator and author of The Rise and Fall of the ANCYL, Rebone Tau
29 Jun 202610:48 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Western Cape IEC condemns gun violence during local election season
Electoral Officer, Michael Hendrickse says there have been shooting incidents leading to elections
21 Jun 202619:20 SAST