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Latest news, updates and reporting on South Africa’s 2026 local government elections.

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Local Elections 2026

SACP says EC councillor killing could be politically motivated

Ernest Fipaza was gunned down at his home in Dutywa on Friday last week.
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26 Oct 202614:47 SAST
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Mamelodi, east of Preoria ahead of the party's campaign trail in the area on 26 October 2026.
Local Elections 2026

Ramaphosa confident ANC will secure outright majority in local polls

Pollsters have put the Democratic Alliance (DA) ahead of the ANC in at least six metros.
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26 Oct 202614:05 SAST
Local Elections 2026

Parliamentary committees satisfied with IEC’s election readiness

Mosa Chabane says they are satisfied with the preparations made by the IEC ahead of the elections.
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26 Oct 202612:06 SAST
Local Elections 2026

RISE Mzansi says new leadership can tackle youth unemployment

Palesa has stressed the importance of voting in new leadership which understands the needs of youth
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26 Oct 202611:15 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
SACP General-Secretary Solly Mapaila speaking at an event.
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
2026 LGE Elections

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
2026 LGE Elections

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

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