2026 LGE Elections
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.
15 Oct 202618:20 SAST
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MK Party takes campaign to ward where two ANC members died
The victims were ANC Ward 98 elections coordinator Makhathini and ANC Youth League member Mavundla
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Al Jama-ah vows to address water and sanitation issues if elected
The party launched its 12-point election manifesto in Orlando, Soweto, on Saturday afternoon
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Holomisa welcomes ConCourt ruling on excluded party candidate lists
The ruling has reinstated previously disqualified candidates across six municipalities
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Malema promises to make electricity more affordable for citizens
Malema addressed party supporters during an election campaign rally in Heilbron.
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2026 LGE Elections
SABC confident of successful election coverage
SABC says it is still awaiting a response from National Treasury.
15 Oct 202616:18 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC to clarify status of 23 parties hit by candidate list exclusion
This comes after the Constitutional Court ruled in favour of the ANC.
15 Oct 202616:15 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
GNU partnership in sharp focus following ANC candidate list dispute
“The reality is that the DA is not in the GNU to get along,” says DA’s Ashor Sarupen.
15 Oct 202615:36 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC says it respects ConCourt decision in ANC candidate list matter
The affected candidates will now have to be included on the ballot papers for the November elections
15 Oct 202614:41 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Heilbron, surrounding areas to fall under Metsimaholo after elections
This marks a significant change in the local government landscape of the Fezile Dabi District.
15 Oct 202614:05 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Emotional Mbalula collapses during a media briefing
The affected candidates will now have to be included on the ballot papers.
15 Oct 202612:19 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC wins ConCourt bid against IEC in candidate lists case
The affected candidates will now have to be included on the ballot papers.
15 Oct 202610:43 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Councillors’ Corner #12 | MKP’s Govender briefs on KwaDukuza Ward 28
KwaDukuza Municipality’s Ward 28 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
15 Oct 202609:00 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC assures political parties that results system is reliable
The IEC’s Results System came under fire after it suffered a technical glitch in the 2024 elections.
14 Oct 202621:23 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC highlights importance of credible information ahead of elections
The commission made these comments during the Media Freedom Festival in Parkwood.
14 Oct 202617:14 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Special vote applications increased by 131% from 2021 LGE: IEC
The electoral body has revealed that it approved the 678 000 home visit applications.
14 Oct 202617:04 SAST