2026 LGE Elections
Western Cape IEC condemns gun violence during local election season
Electoral Officer, Michael Hendrickse says there have been shooting incidents leading to elections
21 Jun 202619:20 SAST
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LIVE | African National Congress’ final “Siyanqoba” Rally
ANC holds its Siyanqoba Rally at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane.
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Malema blames municipal corruption for subverting people’s will
Malema says his party will abolish tenders should it be voted to run municipal councils
Local Elections 2026
ANC wraps up election campaign with Siyanqoba Rally in Mdantsane
Party President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the crowds around noon.
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Ramaphosa puts municipalities at the centre of job creation drive
Ramaposa spoke during the Limpopo ANC rally in Polokwane on Saturday ahead of Wednesday’s polls
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2026 LGE Elections
Young people urged to participate in local government elections
IEC says the participation of the young people in the elections will make a difference.
15 Jun 202616:27 SAST
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Opinion | eThekwini will be ANC-MKP-IFP battleground in November poll
KwaZulu-Natal has three major political players competing for dominance: the IFP, the ANC and MKP
14 Jun 202613:05 SAST
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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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
2026 LGE Elections
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