2026 LGE Elections
DA leads NMB election results; requires coalition partners to govern
The DA emerged as the biggest party with 44%, while the ANC dropped to just over 25%.
10 Nov 202616:16 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
IFP willing to sit in opposition over unstable coalitions
IFP says its coalition decisions will be guided by its manifesto prioritising service delivery.
Local Elections 2026
Emfuleni hung council: DA promises to prioritise residents
Tshabalala says they are aware of the work ahead to change the fortunes of the municipality
Local Elections 2026
OPINION | Democracy without elections: Is lottocracy the answer?
Do our political insititutions give voters meaningful opportunity to govern, asks Lerumo Sejaphala.
Local Elections 2026
SALGA commends the IEC for the successful running of the 2026 LGE
SALGA says the focus must now shift from the ballot box to building stable and capable councils
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2026 LGE Elections
IEC sets date for Ward 3 revote in Northern Cape
Decision follows an incident in Douglas where ballot papers were destroyed.
10 Nov 202615:25 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SALGA urges political maturity to build stable municipal councils
The association has urged parties in hung councils to put community interests first.
10 Nov 202609:35 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Mpofu rejects claim MKP demanded Ramaphosa’s removal for coalition
Adv Dali Mpofu rejects claims MK Party demands Ramaphosa’s removal for coalition
10 Nov 202609:15 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Malema threatens Zille with legal action over defamatory statements
Malema alleges that Zille made false and defamatory statements about him.
10 Nov 202608:10 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Analyst blames lack of political maturity for coalition challenges
Following the 2026 local government elections, there are more than 130 hung councils.
09 Nov 202620:56 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC in NW blames counter-revolutionary forces for poor showing
The ANC has acknowledged that worsening service delivery has affected its electoral performance.
09 Nov 202620:35 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
2026 LGE: SA’s proud democratic moment, lessons Africa cannot ignore
The 2026 local government elections ended not in tear gas but in song and jubilation, says Mbanje
09 Nov 202619:57 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Mpumalanga municipalities given 14-day deadline to form councils
At least 14 of the province’s 17 municipalities are currently hung.
09 Nov 202619:16 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Case of 10 people arrested for election-related violence postponed
Case of 10 people arrested for election-related violence in Douglas postponed to Tuesday.
09 Nov 202618:56 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
New councillors urged to serve communities with integrity and care
2026 Local Government Elections should usher in a new focus on improving service delivery
09 Nov 202616:35 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
PA poised to play Kingmaker as Northern Cape councils hang
The next two weeks could see some volatility as political parties try to form coalitions to govern
09 Nov 202615:44 SAST