2026 LGE Elections
Cabinet satisfied with preparations for LGE
Ntshavheni says that co-ordination between local, provincial and national government is in place.
28 Aug 202616:13 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
SACP vows vigorous campaign, rules out ANC deal in municipalities
The SACP says it will not be counting on the ANC throwing its weight behind it in the municipalities
Local Elections 2026
If you don’t perform, you are out of MKP, we don’t play: Zuma
MK Party’s president, Jacob Zuma, is confident his party will do well in the upcoming elections.
Local Elections 2026
LIVE: IEC hosts official Electoral Code of Conduct Signing Ceremony
Contestants commit to respecting the rules that support free and fair elections.
Local Elections 2026
Judgment reserved in Eastern Cape ANC candidate lists dispute
Members are demanding that the court nullifies councillor candidates and mayoral candidates’ lists.
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2026 LGE Elections
LIVE: MK Party announces its mayoral candidates
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) is announcing its mayoral candidates for the metros.
28 Aug 202615:48 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Mabopane, Soshanguve communities’ frustrations ahead of elections
Residents say the prolonged water cuts have caused serious inconvenience to their lives.
28 Aug 202614:10 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Political parties have until 5pm to submit LGE candidate lists
IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo says no amendments will be permitted after the deadline.
28 Aug 202608:04 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Political parties declare R116.8m in donations ahead of elections
Four political parties have declared a total of R116.8 million in donations in the first quarter.
27 Aug 202618:49 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
MK Party expels two Members of Parliament with immediate effect
It says they have undermined the unity and organisational discipline of the MKP.
27 Aug 202615:42 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC to finalise councillor candidates for local elections
ANC has until the end of business on Friday to submit its list for the November polls.
27 Aug 202615:14 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Councillors’ Corner#5 | EFF’s Ramaphoko reports for Seshego’s Ward 13
Polokwane Municipality’s Ward 13 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors Corner.
27 Aug 202612:30 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA vows to fix eThekwini’s water crisis if elected: Hill-Lewis
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says 65 % of eThekwinis’s bulk water is currently lost.
27 Aug 202610:58 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
New political parties aim to disrupt established ones in LGE
The 2026 Local Government Elections are expected to produce the highest number of hung councils.
26 Aug 202621:33 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
BOSA vows to field ‘competent leaders’ ahead of local polls
Maimane says BOSA is leaving nothing to chance and will select professionals in various communities.
26 Aug 202617:37 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
IEC calls on traditional leaders to support local elections
IEC has called on traditional leaders to assist the commission ahead of elections.
26 Aug 202615:08 SAST