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
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DA says working on affordable and transparent electricity tariffs
The DA in the Free State promised to lessen the burden of electricity costs for Mangaung residents
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Committee to address water crisis in Bronkhorstspruit: Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa was speaking during an ANC door-to-door campaign in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni.
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IFP’s Velenkosini Hlabisa takes election campaign to Soweto
This as the country prepares for the local government elections.
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Ramaphosa rejects claims ANC plans to use asylum seekers in elections
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa cautioned against the spread of disinformation and fake news.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Young people urged to participate in local government elections
IEC says the participation of the young people in the elections will make a difference.
15 Jun 202616:27 SAST
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Opinion | eThekwini will be ANC-MKP-IFP battleground in November poll
KwaZulu-Natal has three major political players competing for dominance: the IFP, the ANC and MKP
14 Jun 202613:05 SAST
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Independent election bid won’t disrupt alliance dynamics: SACP
His remarks come as the SACP in Limpopo holds its provincial congress at Tivumbeni College
13 Jun 202613:46 SAST
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MKP says worried about possible political killings ahead of elections
Sibonelo Nomvalo says the MK P believes some of its members are being targeted for political reasons
10 Jun 202617:41 SAST
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ANC youth call for greater youth participation in elections
The gathering comes as the ANC seeks to rebuild support in KwaZulu-Natal.
07 Jun 202615:31 SAST