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Latest news, updates and reporting on South Africa’s 2026 local government elections.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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DA says working on affordable and transparent electricity tariffs
The DA in the Free State promised to lessen the burden of electricity costs for Mangaung residents
20 Oct 202619:14 SAST
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Committee to address water crisis in Bronkhorstspruit: Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa was speaking during an ANC door-to-door campaign in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni.
20 Oct 202615:09 SAST
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IFP’s Velenkosini Hlabisa takes election campaign to Soweto
This as the country prepares for the local government elections.
20 Oct 202611:45 SAST
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Ramaphosa rejects claims ANC plans to use asylum seekers in elections
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa cautioned against the spread of disinformation and fake news.
19 Oct 202621:52 SAST
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IEC partners with digital platforms to fight disinformation
IEC partners with digital platforms to fight disinformation and protect integrity of IEC
19 Oct 202620:01 SAST