2026 LGE Elections
Incoming local govts face immediate pressure to fix service delivery
The incoming municipalities will have to hit the ground running to address service delivery.
08 Nov 202617:04 SAST
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Traffic disrupted in Jozini amid election results dispute
Traffic has been disrupted along the P522 Machibini Road in Jozini.
Local Elections 2026
Juju Valley residents divided as Polokwane declared hung council
Polokwane resident’s hopeful as municipality declared hung following the local government elections
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LIVE | 2026 Local Government Elections Results Announcement
The IEC announces the results of the 2026 Local Government Elections at the ROC in Midrand
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North West residents are divided over the outcome of elections
The North West residents are divided on the outcomes of the local government elections.
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2026 LGE Elections
Namette hailed as community builder as tributes continue to pour in
The Regional Chairperson of the UDM, Mzukisi Ncayo, paid a visit to the family on Sunday
08 Nov 202616:05 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Independent candidate credits Trompsburg residents for Ward 2 victory
An independent candidate has emerged victorious in ward 2, under Kopanong Municipality.
08 Nov 202615:49 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA in George holds victory parade following LGE majority win
The parade was led by DA provincial leader, Tertius Simmers and George Mayor Elect, Browen Johnson
08 Nov 202615:11 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
President Ramaphosa to attend IEC final 2026 LGE results announcement
President Ramaphosa is set to attend the IEC’s announcement of the final results at the ROC
08 Nov 202615:00 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Security tight at the IEC ROC ahead of the results announcement
The South African Police Service’s K9 Explosives Unit is conducting a sweep at the ROC
08 Nov 202613:43 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC in Sedibeng awaits IEC response over voters’ roll irregularities
The ANC wants the IEC to account for the discrepancies and verify disputed entries.
08 Nov 202613:15 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Interesting times for smaller WC parties: Naidoo
More than 520 political parties were registered to contest the local government elections in the WC
08 Nov 202610:45 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Ikgomotseng residents urge new councillor to focus on services
The residents say they have been ignored and marginalised by the Mangaung metro municipality
08 Nov 202607:59 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Sedibeng ANC heads to court over Vaal voters’ roll irregularities
The ANC wants the IEC to account for the discrepancies and verify disputed entries.
08 Nov 202606:52 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Family of slain UDM councillor Luxolo Namette left devastated
His father, Thembelani Namette, is finding it hard to come to terms with his death
07 Nov 202622:02 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
18 political parties to share power in Nelson Mandela Bay council
Eighteen different political parties will be represented in the new Nelson Mandela Bay council.
07 Nov 202621:45 SAST