2026 LGE Elections
Ramaphosa campaigns in Mangaung ahead of local government polls
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently leading a door-to-door campaign in Batho Section
24 Oct 202613:45 SAST
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Local Elections 2026
Hlabisa says mature leadership key to successful coalition govts
The uMhlathuze Municipality is governed through a coalition government led by the IFP
Local Elections 2026
Kannaland residents raise service delivery concerns
Kannaland encompasses the towns of Ladismith, Calitzdorp, Vanwyksdorp and Zoar.
Local Elections 2026
Mashatile officially opens Parly Constituency Office in Ntuzuma
Mashatile conducted a door-to-door visit in neighbouring KwaMashu.
Local Elections 2026
Ramaphosa promises jobs through economic growth in Bloemfontein
Ramaphosa said economic growth is key to addressing unemployment and improving people’s lives
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2026 LGE Elections
FF Plus candidates undeterred by stance on BEE and AA
Freedom Front Plus councillor candidates say they are undeterred by opposition to BEE and AA
24 Oct 202606:50 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
NW police ready for heightened criminal risk during LGE: Boshielo
Police are preparing to secure voting stations during local government elections.
23 Oct 202621:00 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
FF Plus aiming to expand footprint in townships
Party candidates say the FF Plus is necessary to rescue a country badly governed over decades.
23 Oct 202620:23 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Masemola assures South Africans of safe, fair elections
Masemola says extra focus will be on identified election hotspots.
23 Oct 202619:02 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
We are very confident of ANC victory in Eastern Cape: Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa was in Mdantsane conducting door-to-door visits and engaged with community members.
23 Oct 202617:51 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Limpopo farm workers urge IEC to bring voting stations closer
The farmers say walking long distances to the nearest voting stations poses major challenges.
23 Oct 202617:27 SAST
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APC’s Godi campaigns in Mpumalanga
Godi says his party will address the challenges if elected to office.
23 Oct 202615:24 SAST
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Ramaphosa on campaign trail in KuGompo City
Ramaphosa will conduct a door-to-door in Mdantsane before convening a community meeting.
23 Oct 202614:33 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Young candidates chase council seats to uplift struggling youth
Young candidates have thrown hats in the ring in this election in an effort to improve services
23 Oct 202613:45 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
MKP sacks Nomvalo from Secretary-General role
Sibonelo Nomvalo relieved of his duties amid concerns over the councillor selection process.
23 Oct 202606:21 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Election activities must not disrupt matriculants: Gwarube
Gwarube visited the school to monitor the administration of the examinations.
22 Oct 202620:15 SAST