2026 LGE Elections
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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EFF will aim to make electricity more affordable: Malema
Community members of Heilbron raised their issues and concerns with Malema.
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ACM leader Hlaudi Motsoeneng promises water, job creation
Motsoeneng says residents should not have to rely on JoJo tanks for water provision.
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Al Jama-ah puts land tenure, housing at centre of election promises
The party launched its election manifesto in Orlando, Soweto on Saturday
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Mbalula recovering after collapsing from emotional exhaustion: ANC
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to the media in Cape Town in a party’s campaign trail.
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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
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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