2026 LGE Elections
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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Disgruntled MKP candidates want officials who allegedly altered candidate lists fired
The group of affected candidates, say they were nominated and elected by the communities in accordance with the party's constitution.
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ANC has done all it can do to have successful LGE campaign: Mbalula
Mbalula was speaking in Duncan Village in the Eastern Cape
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EFF says hopeful campaigning efforts will pay off
Maotwe was speaking at the EFF’s final central elections task force meeting
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Hill-Lewis warns voters against coalition government in Cape Town
Hill-Lewis says coalitions are chaotic and mayoral changes happen on a regular basis.
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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
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OPINION| LGE 2026: Nothing’s ever promised tomorrow today:DE Williams
Khanye West reflects our youth, especially the working-class black, writes Donovan E Williams.
07 Jun 202611:31 SAST
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IEC says building public trust in elections remains a challenge
IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya says the initiative also strengthens regional cooperation.
03 Jun 202615:23 SAST
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Opinion | Local Government Elections: Your vote still matters
Your vote matters not only for today but also for the future.
25 May 202614:25 SAST
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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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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