2026 LGE Elections
Opinion | Local Government Elections: Your vote still matters
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25 May 202614:25 SAST
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Latest news, updates and reporting on South Africa’s 2026 local government elections.
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Local Elections 2026
IEC in Mpumalanga to launch its results centre in White River
The Mpumalanga province has more than 2.1 million registered voters across 408 wards.
Local Elections 2026
UWC students share their views on the significance of LGE
UWC student Aisha Mbaye spoke to students, focusing on whether they will vote and why.
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Labour Party vows to fight unemployment in Mangaung
The party says it will prioritise the fight for real jobs.
Local Elections 2026
BOSA calls for ethical leadership to fix municipalities
BOSA says it would prioritise tackling corruption before appointing competent municipal executives.
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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
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IFP prioritises job creation in local government election push
The party is set to officially launch its Voter Registration Drive in Empangeni in KZN on Saturday
09 May 202616:45 SAST
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Hlabisa races to pass Coalition Bill before elections
Hlabisa moves to fast-track Coalition Bill before local government elections.
01 May 202616:36 SAST
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ANC confident KZN reshuffle won’t hurt election prospects
ANC NEC is visiting the KwaZulu-Natal after appointment of new leadership.
29 Apr 202618:13 SAST
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IFP Gauteng chair urges voter turnout ahead of local elections
IFP Gauteng chairperson says that citizens must vote for parties that will be able to restore hope.
27 Apr 202614:20 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