2026 LGE Elections
Ekurhuleni metro will be watched in 2026 LGE for many reasons
The City of Ekurhuleni has increasingly become a case study that demands closer examination.
07 Jul 202607:01 SAST
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Local Elections 2026
83-year-old Newcastle resident remains hopeful in voting
Armstrong cast her special vote today at a retirement village in Newcastle.
Local Elections 2026
Three strategic SA companies, SABC, Telkom and IEC, communicating info about these elections: Gungubele
Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele says the department’s main function regarding communication technology during elections pertains to transparency. Gungubele was interviewed on SABC News Live being broadcast from the Electoral Commission’s (IEC) Results Operation Centre (ROC) in Midrand. Gungubele says, “You have three strategic South Africa companies, SABC, Telkom and the…
Local Elections 2026
uPhongolo seniors make voices heard through special votes
The women say they want elected councillors to deliver on their promises, by addressing water issues
Local Elections 2026
Surge in special vote applications signals high interest in local elections – Analyst
Political analyst Dr Levy Ndou says the high number of special vote applications could point to increased public interest in Wednesday’s Local Government Elections. He attributes the heightened engagement to intensified political campaigning, the growing number of political parties and the participation of younger candidates. Ndou has also commended the Electoral Commission for its efforts…
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2026 LGE Elections
OPINION | Credible councillors needed for municipal polls
Opinion by political commentator and author of The Rise and Fall of the ANCYL, Rebone Tau
29 Jun 202610:48 SAST
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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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
2026 LGE Elections
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
2026 LGE Elections
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
2026 LGE Elections
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
2026 LGE Elections
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
2026 LGE Elections
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
2026 LGE Elections
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
2026 LGE Elections
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