2026 LGE Elections
LIVE | ANC Manifesto launch ahead of 2026 LGE
African National Congress launches its 2026 Local Government Elections Manifesto at Riverside Park
23 Aug 202612:37 SAST
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ANC promises political stability in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro
The ANC is pushing for an outright majority win in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.
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New UDF Party unveils manifesto in Mitchells Plain
The UDF Party says it will be contesting in the upcoming local government elections
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Malema condemns recent killing of women in Ekurhuleni
He has called on communities to help police find those responsible.
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Tlokoeng residents in EC form own political party to contest LGE
Residents in Tlokoeng say for years their plea for basic service delivery has fallen on deaf ears
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ANC mayoral candidate delay signals concerns over party unity: Ndou
Ndou says ANC must choose capable candidates who can deliver services and rebuild public trust.
23 Aug 202609:07 SAST
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ANC to unveil 2026 local government election manifesto in Diepsloot
ANC says its 2026 manifesto aims to strengthen local government and improve South Africans’ lives.
23 Aug 202606:57 SAST
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IFP to contest elections independently despite GNU role: Hlabisa
The IFP says while it is part of the GNU it will contest the elections independently.
22 Aug 202621:08 SAST
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Delay in naming mayoral candidates to boost campaign: Mbalula
The ANC has decided to delay naming mayoral candidates until September.
22 Aug 202619:26 SAST
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EFF promises free basic services for the unemployed
Julius Malema says if the EFF wins it will ensure that unemployed citizens get free basic services
22 Aug 202617:52 SAST
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IFP says arrival of new members is a vote of confidence in the party
IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa says the new members will stregthen the party.
22 Aug 202617:20 SAST
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ANC names Dada Morero among Joburg mayoral candidates
ANC’s Secretary General Fikile Mbalula announced some of the possible candidates in Gauteng metros.
22 Aug 202615:22 SAST
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BOSA’s Tshwane mayoral candidate makes service delivery top priority
BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane announced Martha Moshiga as mayoral candidate at Freedom Park on Saturday.
22 Aug 202613:17 SAST
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ANC to now announce its mayoral candidates in September
An earlier advisory indicated the ANC will be unveiling the names of the party’s mayoral candidates
22 Aug 202613:03 SAST
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Eastern Cape ANC says working around the clock to be ready for LGE
Mabuyane says they are forging ahead with party work.
21 Aug 202615:02 SAST
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Councillors’ Corner #4 | FF+’s Louw accounts for Modimolle’s Ward 5
Modimolle Mookgophong’s Ward 5 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
20 Aug 202612:44 SAST