2026 LGE Elections
SACP unsurprised as Thabazimbi records another hung council
The SACP in the Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo says it is not surprised by results.
06 Nov 202620:34 SAST
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ATM eyes national expansion ahead of 2029 elections
ATM parliamentary leader, Vuyo Zungula has thanked South Africans for voting.
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KwaNobuhle residents protest against possible ANC ward councillor
The demonstration comes as the ANC continues to lead in the race for the ward.
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Newly formed OMO unseats ANC in Merafong stronghold
The party’s Secretary General, Buti Mthembu, says residents endured years of poor service delivery
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IEC confirms 150 of 213 municipalities have finalised the results
IEC confirms 150 of 213 municipalities have finalised the results as N Cape Leads Completion
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EFF object to IEC coin toss to break vote tie with DA in Buffalo City
The party is demanding a recount of the votes in the ward.
06 Nov 202619:41 SAST
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DA retains control of uMngeni Municipality with over 60% of the vote
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has retained control of uMngeni Municipality.
06 Nov 202619:25 SAST
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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%.
06 Nov 202618:49 SAST
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Rise Mzansi sets conditions for coalition talks
Rise Mzansi leader, Songezo Zibi earlier addressed the media at the IEC Results Centre,
06 Nov 202618:35 SAST
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From identity politics to performance politics: ActionSA’s moment
SA’s political landscape is shifting from identity politics to performance-based governance: Analyst
06 Nov 202618:29 SAST
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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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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
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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
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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
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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