2026 LGE Elections
ANC calls on IEC to probe technical failures on nomination system
The ANC says it experienced difficulties in submitting its list of candidates.
03 Sep 202606:27 SAST
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New IEC rules aim to combat misinformation ahead of elections
The IEC earlier this month promulgated the Electoral Code of Conduct Countering Disinformation
Local Elections 2026
Parties differ on documenting illegal immigrants for traceability
ActionSA, SACP weigh in on whether to document illegal immigrants
Local Elections 2026
ANC EC welcomes court dismissal of candidate lists dispute
Spokesperson Yanga Zicina urged members to utilise internal dispute resolution avenues.
Local Elections 2026
Knysna Mayor ousted from ANC after contesting under SACP banner
Deputy mayor Morton Gericke is expected to act as mayor in the interim.
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2026 LGE Elections
547 political parties to contest 2026 LGE: IEC
237 out of 290 political parties at a district level will also contest the local polls.
02 Sep 202618:31 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IFP calls for probe into murder of KZN councillor
IFP has called on police to investigate the motive for the murder of councillor Khethelo Mdluli.
02 Sep 202616:28 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC records 43% increase in candidates for 2026 local elections
This year the IEC received more than 142 000 nominations.
02 Sep 202615:49 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SACP sets sights on improved service delivery,reshape local economies
Mapaila says the party seeks to give the working class an amplified voice
30 Aug 202619:44 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Ramaphosa urges residents of Hammanskraal to vote for ANC
Ramaphosa has urged residents of Hammanskraal to vote for his party in the upcoming elections.
30 Aug 202618:45 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Mokonyane urges ANC members to accept finalised candidate lists
Disgruntled ANC members demonstrated their dissatisfaction during the Free State Manifesto launch
30 Aug 202618:39 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Ngqentsu calls ANC removal from legislature a ‘badge of honour’
Benson Ngqentsu says he cannot be forced to abandon his position to serve the working class
30 Aug 202617:17 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SACP says LGE preparations on track after IEC submission
SACP says its preparations for the Local Government Elections are advancing well.
30 Aug 202617:09 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
LIVE | SACP media briefing on LGE 2026 preparations
The leadership of the South African Communist Party gives an update on its election preparations.
30 Aug 202613:07 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
MK Party urged to embrace democracy ahead of local elections
Analysts warn MK Party expulsions could hurt its’ prospects in the local elections.
29 Aug 202616:29 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Bongani Baloyi announced as MK Party Joburg mayoral candidate
MK Party Secretary General Sibonelo Nomvalo says all the candidates have good track records.
28 Aug 202618:00 SAST