2026 LGE Elections
Revised white paper on local government will trigger change: Hlabisa
Hlabisa says 28 years after the white paper introduction, government has learnt valuable lessons.
22 Oct 202615:17 SAST
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Election activities must not disrupt matriculants: Gwarube
Gwarube visited the school to monitor the administration of the examinations.
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EFF’s Matiase vows to improve living conditions in Mangaung
Matiase has accused the ANC-led municipality of failing to address poverty and poor management.
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Mashatile promises proper housing to residents of New Jerusalem
Mashatile was speaking during a door-to-door campaign in the area.
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Ramaphosa calls for accountability and transparency in municipalities
The President was speaking at the launch of the revised white paper on local government in Boksburg.
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KZN MEC removes Mandeni ward councillor over misconduct
Mthembu was found guilty of committing several serious breaches of the councillors’ code of conduct.
22 Oct 202612:39 SAST
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Councillors’ Corner#13 | DA’s V.d. Merwe briefs on Mbombela Ward 17
Mbombela Municipality’s Ward 17 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
22 Oct 202612:33 SAST
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Marry Me residents in PTA react to Lesufi’s renewed promises
Panyaza Lesufi, has however, pledged to bring changes to the settlement by February next year.
22 Oct 202612:29 SAST
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LIVE | Ramaphosa delivers final White Paper on Local Government
President Ramaphosa delivers keynote at launch of Final Revised White Paper on Local Government
22 Oct 202610:22 SAST
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OPINION| 6 ways to separate 2026 serious contenders from opportunists
Why so many political parties in 2026 local elections? Six questions to separate serious contenders
22 Oct 202610:02 SAST
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Ramaphosa to launch revised White Paper on Local Government
The launch is expected to begin at 2 o’clock on Thursday.
22 Oct 202605:42 SAST
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Parties bemoan poor service delivery in Mangaung
A struggling economy, crimes, housing and potholes, among other issues, have been highlighted.
21 Oct 202620:27 SAST
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Court grants an interim interdict against DA’s billboard
The billboard was erected next to the N2 in the Durban Metro at the end of September.
21 Oct 202615:28 SAST
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Coalition govts constrain effective service delivery: Ramaphosa
He says he hopes the November 4th elections will give parties a clear majority to govern.
20 Oct 202620:40 SAST
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Malema pays courtesy visit to supporter in Zwelisha, Mpumalanga
Malema paid a courtesy visit to a supporter who was seen overwhelmed by emotion during a rally.
20 Oct 202619:55 SAST
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Small parties cite funding challenges ahead of local polls
The APC says they struggle with getting their political message to reach all corners of the country.
20 Oct 202619:47 SAST