2026 LGE Elections
PA favours coalition with FF+, ActionSA and ANC but less keen on DA
The PA says its preferred coalition partners include the Freedom Front Plus, ActionSA and ANC
06 Nov 202618:06 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
DA retains control of uMngeni Municipality with over 60% of the vote
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has retained control of uMngeni Municipality.
Local Elections 2026
ANC’s vote share falls from 48.9% to 33.9% in Merafong
The DA is in second position with 23% of the votes, with the EFF coming third at 8%.
Local Elections 2026
Rise Mzansi sets conditions for coalition talks
Rise Mzansi leader, Songezo Zibi earlier addressed the media at the IEC Results Centre,
Local Elections 2026
From identity politics to performance politics: ActionSA’s moment
SA’s political landscape is shifting from identity politics to performance-based governance: Analyst
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SACP rules out coalition support, seeks unity among left-wing parties
SACP says its electoral performance was driven by grassroots community work.
06 Nov 202617:23 SAST
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ANC faces declining electoral support in parts of the Eastern Cape
ANC is facing declining electoral support in parts of the Sarah Baartman District in the EC
06 Nov 202617:14 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC boosts data capturers to speed up Joburg results
The Electoral Commission (IEC) in Gauteng has deployed more data capturers.
06 Nov 202617:08 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Some Soweto residents hope new local govt brings service delivery
Some Soweto residents have praised the Electoral Commission for the smooth running of the elections.
06 Nov 202616:45 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Storm-related power outages delay vote capturing in KZN
IEC in KZN says delays in vote capturing in some areas was caused by storm-related power outages
06 Nov 202616:13 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Majority of voters believe elections were free and fair: HSRC
Dr Benjamin Roberts the research director at the HSRC presented the report.
06 Nov 202616:08 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
UDM lodges a complaint with IEC over Eastern Cape vote recount
The United Democratic Movement says the voices of voters who supported it will not be undermined.
06 Nov 202616:05 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Moya thanks Tshwane residents as ActionSA secures more than 20 wards
Dr Nasiphi Moya has thanked the people of South Africa’s capital Tshwane.
06 Nov 202616:01 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
CSIR predicts political shift in four eThekwini townships
DA does not enjoy the level of support in the eThekweni townships that it has gained in Johannesburg
06 Nov 202615:42 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IFP holds off on coalition talks to focus on election results
IFP national spokesperson confirms no coalition talks despite past district success
06 Nov 202615:26 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
MK Party thanks supporters for local government elections performance
MKP Head of Elections Lee Mchunu attributes the party’s success to its election campaign strategy.
06 Nov 202615:15 SAST