2026 LGE Elections
Country must have opportunity to vote without intimidation: Cachalia
SAPS briefed the media on readiness for Wednesday’s polls.
30 Oct 202615:11 SAST
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Court allows March and March to protest only after November 7
Judge Peter Olson ordered that demonstrations must be peaceful.
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Mbalula notes Makhanda’s water woes and promises improvement
Mbalula was campaigning in Makhanda ahead of Local Government Elections next week.
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DA says ready for final stretch of LGE campaign
The DA says it is ready for the final stretch of its Local Government Election campaign.
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ActionSA’s Khumalo pledges to rid Ekurhuleni streets of drugs
Khumalo told supporters in Hillbrow that he entered politics to fight crime.
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2026 LGE Elections
Ramaphosa says he does not suspect sabotage in water crisis
Ramaphosa is conducting a door-to-door campaign in Mabopane outside Pretoria.
30 Oct 202614:44 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Mashaba says will establish unit in JMPD for illegal immigration
Johannesburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba pledged to establish a specialised unit within JMPD.
30 Oct 202614:28 SAST
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LIVE | Patriotic Alliance final rally ahead of LGE 2026
PA holds its final rally ahead of local government elections.
30 Oct 202612:41 SAST
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IEC in Mpumalanga to launch its results centre in White River
The Mpumalanga province has more than 2.1 million registered voters across 408 wards.
30 Oct 202612:38 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Labour Party vows to fight unemployment in Mangaung
The party says it will prioritise the fight for real jobs.
29 Oct 202619:58 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
BOSA calls for ethical leadership to fix municipalities
BOSA says it would prioritise tackling corruption before appointing competent municipal executives.
29 Oct 202618:15 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC Women’s League holds prayer session for LGE in KuGompo
The League says the national prayer at the Orient Theatre also seeks to promote peace for LGE.
29 Oct 202618:06 SAST
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Hill-Lewis urges NMB voters to back DA, cites job creation
Hill-Lewis was addressing a DA rally in Gqeberha as the party campaigns for control of the metro.
29 Oct 202617:02 SAST
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Record number of South Africans to cast special votes
IEC says it is heartened by the huge increase in special votes for the 2026 Local Elections
29 Oct 202614:16 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Councillors’ Corner#14 | Independent Cllr briefs on Mhlontlo Ward 14
This week’s edition of Councillors’ Corner features Mukhanyo Mhlontlo, the Ward 14 Councillor.
29 Oct 202613:25 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Ramaphosa urges voter participation ahead of next week’s elections
Ramaphosa urged South Africans to put aside their political differences and work together
29 Oct 202610:48 SAST