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Local Elections 2026

ANC Women’s League holds prayer session for LGE in KuGompo

The League says the national prayer at the Orient Theatre also seeks to promote peace for LGE.
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29 Oct 202618:06 SAST
DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis addresses party members during an election campaign at the George Botha Hall in KwaNoxolo in the Eastern Cape on 29 October 2026.
Local Elections 2026

Hill-Lewis urges NMB voters to back DA, cites job creation

Hill-Lewis was addressing a DA rally in Gqeberha as the party campaigns for control of the metro.
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29 Oct 202617:02 SAST
Local Elections 2026

Record number of South Africans to cast special votes

IEC says it is heartened by the huge increase in special votes for the 2026 Local Elections
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29 Oct 202614:16 SAST
Local Elections 2026

Councillors’ Corner#14 | Independent Cllr briefs on Mhlontlo Ward 14

This week’s edition of Councillors’ Corner features Mukhanyo Mhlontlo, the Ward 14 Councillor.
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29 Oct 202613:25 SAST

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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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