2026 LGE Elections
OPINION: Coalitions need to serve communities, not politicians
Opinion piece by Rebone Tau on the upcoming 2026 local government elections (LGE)
07 Oct 202613:17 SAST
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Al Jama-ah puts land tenure, housing at centre of election promises
The party launched its election manifesto in Orlando, Soweto on Saturday
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Mbalula recovering after collapsing from emotional exhaustion: ANC
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to the media in Cape Town in a party’s campaign trail.
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Zille puts power to change Johannesburg in voters’ hands
Zille has emphasized that voters in the City of Johannesburg face a critical choice November 4
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ANC confident of Eastern Cape LGE victory despite legal challenges
Party spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu, says the ANC is aiming for an outright majority in the Metro
05 Oct 202617:11 SAST
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ANC in KZN threatens to take DA to Electoral Court over its billboard
ANC in KZN has threatened to take DA to the Electoral Court over its controversial billboard.
05 Oct 202615:32 SAST
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Judges Matter raises concerns about vacancies at Electoral Court
Judges Matter coordinator Alison Tilley says the lack of candidates is concerning.
05 Oct 202615:19 SAST
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IFP vows to deport undocumented foreign nationals from eThekwini
If elected in the coming elections, IFP vows to deport undocumented foreign nationals from eThekwini
05 Oct 202606:59 SAST
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‘Unsuccessful appeal over PR list can have devastating impact on ANC’
Mbalula says the ANC remains intact and more than ready to contest the LGE.
04 Oct 202619:32 SAST
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VIDEO: Elections 360 Town hall debate
Catch the Elections 360 debate in Ekurhuleni tonight at 19:00 on SABC News Channel and SABC Plus.
04 Oct 202618:44 SAST
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Political parties target untapped North West electorates
Many municipalities in the province are experiencing a collapse in basic services
04 Oct 202611:50 SAST
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BOSA leader takes its LGE manifesto push to Mangaung
Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane is expected to launch LGE manifesto in Mangaung
04 Oct 202608:20 SAST
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ACT manifesto targets practical solutions for communities
The African Congress for Transformation (ACT) launched its LGE Manifesto on Saturday.
03 Oct 202617:28 SAST
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GOOD Party laments poor state of municipal social space
The party is of the view that a safe and conducive environment needs to be provided for communities.
03 Oct 202616:02 SAST
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EFF pledges to revive Nelson Mandela Bay infrastructure
Tambo says the city’s infrastructure needs major rehabilitation.
03 Oct 202615:43 SAST