2026 LGE Elections
COGTA issues coalition guidelines following LGE 2026
Around 138 metropolitan and local municipalities, did not produce an outright majority
12 Nov 202607:18 SAST
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Local Elections 2026
Political parties in Mangaung given Nov 18 deadline to remove posters
Political parties will be fined if posters aren’t removed.
Local Elections 2026
Rise Mzansi says coalitions ultimately a political exercise
About 138 metropolitan and local municipalities, representing approximately 65% of councils.
Local Elections 2026
Al Jama-ah won’t join coalitions, vows to be a stronger opposition
The party has expressed satisfaction with its electoral performance after securing council seats.
Local Elections 2026
PA backs ActionSA candidate for mayor in the hung Laingsburg council
With 10 seats available, ActionSA has received the most votes with 26.59% of the votes and 3 seats.
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2026 LGE Elections
ANC NEC to meet to reflect on local government elections outcomes
The party’s electoral support has dipped below 50% for the first time in the province.
12 Nov 202606:59 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Wentworth residents pin hopes on new council for housing crisis
Residents say they have been forgotten for more than two decades as their housing conditions worsen.
11 Nov 202620:32 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC Gauteng confident in quality of its ward councillor candidates
The ANC in Gauteng says its councillor selection process will produce competent ward councillors.
11 Nov 202618:16 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SACP shares principles that will guide them during coalition talks
The SACP, Freedom Front Plus and four other parties each secured one seat.
11 Nov 202615:53 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SALGA appeals for stability as coalition talks continue
The organisation warns that political instability could hamper municipal performance.
11 Nov 202610:33 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC’s electoral decline goes beyond current leadership: Malatji
Malatji was responding to former President Thabo Mbeki during an interview on Ndlozi’s podcast.
11 Nov 202610:25 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IFP willing to sit in opposition over unstable coalitions
IFP says its coalition decisions will be guided by its manifesto prioritising service delivery.
10 Nov 202620:37 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Emfuleni hung council: DA promises to prioritise residents
Tshabalala says they are aware of the work ahead to change the fortunes of the municipality
10 Nov 202619:22 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
OPINION | Democracy without elections: Is lottocracy the answer?
Do our political insititutions give voters meaningful opportunity to govern, asks Lerumo Sejaphala.
10 Nov 202617:38 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SALGA commends the IEC for the successful running of the 2026 LGE
SALGA says the focus must now shift from the ballot box to building stable and capable councils
10 Nov 202616:45 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA leads NMB election results; requires coalition partners to govern
The DA emerged as the biggest party with 44%, while the ANC dropped to just over 25%.
10 Nov 202616:16 SAST