2026 LGE Elections
DA unveils six Eastern Cape mayoral candidates
Kouga is the only municipality in the Eastern Cape where the DA has outright majority.
17 Aug 202616:49 SAST
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IFP says addressing water challenges in municipalities a priority
Water supply issues are top of the agenda for many voters in municipalities across the country.
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Civic groups enter Fezile Dabi LGE26 race
Civic movements in the Fezile Dabi region say they are entering the political sphere…
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LIVE | IFP launches Local Government Elections 2026 Manifesto
IFP launches Local Government Elections 2026 Manifesto at the Kwamashu’s Princess Magogo Stadium
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Disgruntled MKP members threaten not to vote over alleged list fraud
Disgruntled MK Party members threaten not to vote if action is not taken over alleged list fraud
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SACP shifts focus to preparing for next local elections
SACP says candidate selection is advanced, drawing nominees from its ranks and community groups.
16 Aug 202612:24 SAST
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IEC ensures that persons with disabilities are not marginalized
IEC ensures that persons with disabilities are not marginalized ahead of the November elections.
14 Aug 202617:12 SAST
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Councillors’ Corners #3 | ANC’s Nkukane on Sol Plaatje’s Ward 15
Sol Plaatje’s Ward Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
14 Aug 202610:43 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Women’s inclusion critical ahead of LGE 2026 : DDP
South Africans cast their votes in the Local Government election on November 4.
14 Aug 202609:14 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Summit calls for influencers to be transparent ahead of LGE
National Influencer Summit calls for greater transparency from digital creators ahead of elections.
13 Aug 202615:34 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA, MKP in two-horse race for KZN: Hill-Lewis
Hill-Lewis says over the past five years Mayor Pappas has turned the failing municipality around
12 Aug 202614:07 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Boipatong residents hope their vote will fix sewage on streets crisis
Boipatong residents in the Vaal say they want their votes to change their living conditions.
11 Aug 202619:18 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
SABC LGE coverage will be credible, accurate and unbiased: Chabeli
SABC’s executive management briefed the Portfolio Committee on its readiness to cover elections.
11 Aug 202616:34 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Application for special votes open on 21 September: IEC
The commission says the application period will close on 12 October.
07 Aug 202618:54 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC facing most difficult elections ever: Mbalula
Party Secretary-General Fikile Mblalula admits that this will be a tough election.
07 Aug 202615:45 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Parties have until 5pm on 28th August to submit candidates: IEC
The local government elections will be held on the 4th of November.
07 Aug 202615:39 SAST