2026 LGE Elections
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EFF’s Julius Malema addresses the Central Youth Elections Task Force.
11 May 202612:04 SAST
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EFF pledges to revive Nelson Mandela Bay infrastructure
Tambo says the city’s infrastructure needs major rehabilitation.
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ANC cites ‘adverse vetting findings’ in removal of Lungisa from list
Andile Lungisa says he was the ANC’s first candidate for the Nelson Mandela Bay list.
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MKP eyes uMhlathuze in KZN ahead of 2026 LGE
MKP’s Zandile Mngenge says some residents have been without basic services for days
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FF Plus says fixing poor service delivery is key to its campaign
Freedom Front Plus says addressing poor service delivery at local government is key to its campaign
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IFP prioritises job creation in local government election push
The party is set to officially launch its Voter Registration Drive in Empangeni in KZN on Saturday
09 May 202616:45 SAST
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Hlabisa races to pass Coalition Bill before elections
Hlabisa moves to fast-track Coalition Bill before local government elections.
01 May 202616:36 SAST
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ANC confident KZN reshuffle won’t hurt election prospects
ANC NEC is visiting the KwaZulu-Natal after appointment of new leadership.
29 Apr 202618:13 SAST
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IFP Gauteng chair urges voter turnout ahead of local elections
IFP Gauteng chairperson says that citizens must vote for parties that will be able to restore hope.
27 Apr 202614:20 SAST
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ANC rejects dual membership after SACP confirms 2026 election bid
The ANC warns that contesting elections separately is incompatible with alliance principles.
23 Apr 202616:30 SAST
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SACP confirms it will contest local elections independently
The SACP has briefed the media on plans for the upcoming local government elections.
23 Apr 202614:11 SAST
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IEC says preparations for 2026 local elections well on track
Mamabolo says about 80% of the readiness for the upcoming elections is concluded.
21 Apr 202616:22 SAST
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MK Party launches 2026 local election campaign in Limpopo
MK is launching its campaign rally “Thoma Lesolo” ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
05 Apr 202514:09 SAST