2026 LGE Elections
Limpopo farm workers urge IEC to bring voting stations closer
The farmers say walking long distances to the nearest voting stations poses major challenges.
23 Oct 202617:27 SAST
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NW police ready for heightened criminal risk during LGE: Boshielo
Police are preparing to secure voting stations during local government elections.
Local Elections 2026
FF Plus aiming to expand footprint in townships
Party candidates say the FF Plus is necessary to rescue a country badly governed over decades.
Local Elections 2026
Masemola assures South Africans of safe, fair elections
Masemola says extra focus will be on identified election hotspots.
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We are very confident of ANC victory in Eastern Cape: Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa was in Mdantsane conducting door-to-door visits and engaged with community members.
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2026 LGE Elections
APC’s Godi campaigns in Mpumalanga
Godi says his party will address the challenges if elected to office.
23 Oct 202615:24 SAST
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Ramaphosa on campaign trail in KuGompo City
Ramaphosa will conduct a door-to-door in Mdantsane before convening a community meeting.
23 Oct 202614:33 SAST
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Young candidates chase council seats to uplift struggling youth
Young candidates have thrown hats in the ring in this election in an effort to improve services
23 Oct 202613:45 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
MKP sacks Nomvalo from Secretary-General role
Sibonelo Nomvalo relieved of his duties amid concerns over the councillor selection process.
23 Oct 202606:21 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Election activities must not disrupt matriculants: Gwarube
Gwarube visited the school to monitor the administration of the examinations.
22 Oct 202620:15 SAST
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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.
22 Oct 202619:29 SAST
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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.
22 Oct 202619:10 SAST
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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.
22 Oct 202618:07 SAST
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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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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
2026 LGE Elections
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