2026 LGE Elections
When politics become an economy: Jobs, decline of political purpose
The relationship between unemployment and political organisation deserves closer scrutiny
03 Nov 202623:12 SAST
Election news
Latest news, updates and reporting on South Africa’s 2026 local government elections.
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Local Elections 2026
Ramaphosa, Mashatile among millions expected to vote today
They will vote at the Hyde Park High School and at the St Johannes Lutheran Church in Kelvin
Local Elections 2026
IEC announces end of campaigning for 2026 LGE
With the two days of special voting complete and polls scheduled to open at 7 am on Wednesday.
Local Elections 2026
Gauteng records highest number of LGE special votes
Gauteng registered close to 265 000 special votes followed by KwaZulu-Natal 209 000.
Local Elections 2026
Joburg, eThekwini, Buffalo City among key battleground metros
This could pave the way for another coalition government in the City of Johannesburg.
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2026 LGE Elections
21 election-related cases recorded, six suspects arrested: NATJOINTS
The NATJOINTS says police have recorded 21 case dockets linked to election-related incidents.
03 Nov 202621:30 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC declares voting stations ready for Wednesday’s elections
The Electoral Commission (IEC) says its nearly 24 thousand voting stations will be operational.
03 Nov 202620:58 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Over 1.4 million South Africans cast special votes: IEC
Gauteng has recorded the highest number of special votes during the two-day special voting.
03 Nov 202619:48 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Special voting concluded in Waterberg District, Limpopo
Eight voting stations in the Waterberg District did not open on the second day of special voting.
03 Nov 202619:40 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Lack of water, electricity, housing motivates some to vote
21-year-old first-time voter motivated by lack of water, electricity him to vote.
03 Nov 202619:30 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Giyani residents hope elections will address ongoing water challenges
Special voting in the local government elections was concluded on Tuesday.
03 Nov 202619:26 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
LIVE | IEC media briefing: 03 November 2026
IEC briefs the media on progress made on the day two of Special votes
03 Nov 202619:23 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
LIVE | NATJOINTS briefing on security readiness ahead of LGE 2026
NATJOINTS media briefing on security readiness ahead of Local Government Elections (LGE) 2026
03 Nov 202619:17 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC in KZN races to complete 83 000 home visits for special votes
IEC in KZN says it still has more than 83 000 home visits to conduct for special votes.
03 Nov 202619:09 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Political parties asked to improve service delivery in Alexandra
Community of Alexandra asks political parties to to improve service delivery.
03 Nov 202618:18 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Exploring the youths’ perspective on aspirations and politics
In this conversation the discussions focus on environment, how young people connect and the city
03 Nov 202617:56 SAST