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Local Elections 2026

Home Affairs to extend hours on election day

Walk-ins will be allowed, meaning citizens do not need to make the usual online bookings.

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30 Oct 202621:20 SAST

Patriotic Alliance deputy president speaks during the party’s final election rally in Soweto on 30 October 2026.

Local Elections 2026

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.

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30 Oct 202620:41 SAST

March and March demonstrators gather in Durban for a protest against undocumented migrants.

Local Elections 2026

No marches permitted on election day: Makoba

Recent violent demonstrations in Durban prompted police to apply for a order to prevent marches.

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30 Oct 202619:09 SAST

ActionSA Tshwane mayoral candidate Nasiphi Moya holds up her election pledge during the party’s final election campaign rally in Hillbrow, Johannesburg on 30 October 2026.

Local Elections 2026

Moya makes job creation key election pledge in Tshwane

Moya says the party will also continue supporting township businesses and informal traders.

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30 Oct 202618:58 SAST

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2026 LGE Elections

Court allows March and March to protest under strict conditions

Judge Peter Olson ordered that demonstrations must be peaceful.

30 Oct 202617:59 SAST

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula briefing the media in Boksburg.

2026 LGE Elections

Mbalula notes Makhanda’s water woes and promises improvement

Mbalula was campaigning in Makhanda ahead of Local Government Elections next week.

30 Oct 202617:48 SAST

2026 LGE Elections

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.

30 Oct 202615:57 SAST

ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo holds up his election pledge during the party’s final election campaign rally in Hillbrow, Johannesburg on 30 October 2026.

2026 LGE Elections

ActionSA’s Khumalo pledges to rid Ekurhuleni streets of drugs

Khumalo told supporters in Hillbrow that he entered politics to fight crime.

30 Oct 202615:34 SAST

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

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is seen in Mabopane in Pretoria during the party’s election campaign in the area on 30 October 2026.

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

2026 LGE Elections

LIVE | Patriotic Alliance final rally ahead of LGE 2026

PA holds its final rally ahead of local government elections.

30 Oct 202612:41 SAST

2026 LGE Elections

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