2026 LGE Elections
IEC warns against misinformation ahead of local elections
IEC is concerned about sustained misinformation about the commission’s management of elections.
20 May 202621:02 SAST
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MKP Free State members demand transparency over candidate lists
Members claim many names that were submitted are not reflected in the lists that appear at the IEC.
Local Elections 2026
ANCYL calls for DA ministers to be removed from Cabinet
League President, Collen Malatji, made the call during a media briefing at Luthuli House.
Local Elections 2026
ANC’s water-tanker billboard court battle against DA postponed
The city officials say the DA is accusing them of being part of the water tanker mafia.
Local Elections 2026
SABC confident of successful election coverage
SABC says it is still awaiting a response from National Treasury.
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Afrika Mayibuye Movement to contest all wards in local elections
Leader Floyd Shivambu says the party will soon host a local government summit.
20 May 202616:32 SAST
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IEC concerned about Malema’s election comments, plans to meet EFF
IEC says allegations by Julius Malema about vote swapping during the 2024 elections are incorrect
18 May 202613:12 SAST
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ANC KZN confident of local government election victory
ANC says it is working to regain control of municipalities it previously lost.
17 May 202618:35 SAST
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IEC receives additional R1.1bn ahead of 2026 local elections
Treasury wants the IEC to first submit audited financial statements before it can use the money
13 May 202619:24 SAST
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LIVE | Malema addresses the Central Youth Elections Task Force
EFF’s Julius Malema addresses the Central Youth Elections Task Force.
11 May 202612:04 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
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
2026 LGE Elections
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
2026 LGE Elections
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
2026 LGE Elections
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