2026 LGE Elections
LIVE | IEC briefs media on voter registration progress
The Electoral Commission (IEC) briefs the media on voter registration weekend.
01 Aug 202612:07 SAST
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Court allows March and March to protest under strict conditions
Judge Peter Olson ordered that demonstrations must be peaceful.
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Mbalula notes Makhanda’s water woes and promises improvement
Mbalula was campaigning in Makhanda ahead of Local Government Elections next week.
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DA says ready for final stretch of LGE campaign
The DA says it is ready for the final stretch of its Local Government Election campaign.
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ActionSA’s Khumalo pledges to rid Ekurhuleni streets of drugs
Khumalo told supporters in Hillbrow that he entered politics to fight crime.
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Home Affairs opens doors to help voters register this weekend
This gives eligible voters an opportunity to, apply for new ID’s and get temporary ones.
01 Aug 202610:13 SAST
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Voting stations open for final weekend of voter registration
The Electoral Commission says 23 699 voting stations are set to operate across South Africa
01 Aug 202609:34 SAST
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SALGA, IEC urge the public to use final voter registration week
Saturday and Sunday will mark as the final weekend to register before 2026 LGE.
01 Aug 202607:15 SAST
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ActionSA says Allie will add value to election campaign
The party announced Allie as its new 2026 election campaign ambassador for Gauteng municipalities.
31 Jul 202616:43 SAST
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Number of political parties increased from 508 to 620: IEC
The number of political parties that are registered with the IEC has increased from 508 to 620.
29 Jul 202615:11 SAST
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LIVE: Electoral Commission briefs media on final Voter Registration
The Electoral Commission briefs the media on its state of readiness for the registration weekend
29 Jul 202613:21 SAST
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DA in KZN expects more ANC councillors to defect
Provincial chairperson Dean Macpherson says the two coucillors will stand as DA representatives
28 Jul 202617:48 SAST
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EFF marks 13 years with manifesto launch
Julius Malema is to deliver the keynote address at the EFF manifesto launch, in Limpopo.
25 Jul 202608:22 SAST
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DA to launch election manifesto on August 8
The DA says it has completed the selection of candidates in six of the nine provinces.
23 Jul 202610:42 SAST
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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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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