2026 LGE Elections
Opinion | Local Government Elections 2026: Choose your poison
Voters, regardless of ethnicity, are beset by service failures, high costs and poor governance
31 Oct 202612:00 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
IFP concerned taxi violence in Cape Town could deter voters
It says action must be taken against those who perpetuate violence.
Local Elections 2026
Hijacked buildings in Johannesburg should be reclaimed: Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema says hijacked buildings in Johannesburg should be reclaimed by the city
Local Elections 2026
Hill-Lewis rejects claims DA serves one racial group
He argued that the DA’s governance record shows its commitment to improving the lives
Local Elections 2026
IEC in NW dispatches last batch of ballot papers to districts
IEC says the last batch of ballot papers have been dispatched to ensure smooth voting.
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2026 LGE Elections
“EFF’s messaging on immigration disconnected”
Gumbi was speaking at Soweto’s Orlando Stadium where the EFF is holding its final rally.
31 Oct 202611:46 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
LIVE | Economic Freedom Fighters’ final “Tshela Thupa” rally
Economic Freedom Fighters host their final “Tshela Thupa” Rally at Orlando Stadium in Soweto
31 Oct 202611:40 SAST
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ANC Limpopo confident of retaining control of all municipalities
Party spokesperson Ernest Rachoene says their campaigns have been successful.
31 Oct 202611:37 SAST
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DA says LGE primarily about restoring basic service delivery
The party says it is targeting outright majorities in Gauteng metros to avoid the instability
31 Oct 202611:14 SAST
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LIVE | Democratic Alliance holds its final rally
Democratic Alliance holds its final rally at Mamelodi, Tshwane ahead of Local Government Elections
31 Oct 202610:09 SAST
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Xolani Khumalo pledges to eradicate drugs in Ekurhuleni
ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo pledges to eradicate drugs in Ekurhuleni
31 Oct 202609:00 SAST
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EFF makes final push to persuade South Africans to vote for it
Leader Julius Malema set to present his service delivery offering to supporters.
31 Oct 202607:18 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA holds its final rally in Mamelodi ahead of elections
DA supporters are expected to gather Moretele Resort in Mamelodi for the rally.
31 Oct 202607:15 SAST
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Home Affairs to extend hours on election day
Walk-ins will be allowed, meaning citizens do not need to make the usual online bookings.
30 Oct 202621:20 SAST
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Kunene confident PA will perform well in local polls
Kunene says he has no the PA will be among those that will do well in the elections.
30 Oct 202620:41 SAST
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No marches permitted on election day: Makoba
Recent violent demonstrations in Durban prompted police to apply for a order to prevent marches.
30 Oct 202619:09 SAST