2026 LGE Elections
SALGA, IEC urge the public to use final voter registration week
Saturday and Sunday will mark as the final weekend to register before 2026 LGE.
01 Aug 202607:15 SAST
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Local Elections 2026
Councillors’ Corner#8| ActionSA’s Singh briefs on Newcastle’s Ward 25
Newcastle Ward 25 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
Local Elections 2026
LIVE | Minority Front launches LGE 2026 manifesto
Minority Front will be holding their manifesto launch ahead of local government elections in
Local Elections 2026
Applications for special votes for 2026 LGE open 21 September
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) updated the media earlier at its headquarters.
Local Elections 2026
Ballot paper in some areas will have double column: IEC
Mamabolo says the high number of political parties contesting has some implications on ballots.
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2026 LGE Elections
Number of political parties increased from 508 to 620: IEC
The number of political parties that are registered with the IEC has increased from 508 to 620.
29 Jul 202615:11 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
LIVE: Electoral Commission briefs media on final Voter Registration
The Electoral Commission briefs the media on its state of readiness for the registration weekend
29 Jul 202613:21 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA in KZN expects more ANC councillors to defect
Provincial chairperson Dean Macpherson says the two coucillors will stand as DA representatives
28 Jul 202617:48 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
EFF marks 13 years with manifesto launch
Julius Malema is to deliver the keynote address at the EFF manifesto launch, in Limpopo.
25 Jul 202608:22 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
DA to launch election manifesto on August 8
The DA says it has completed the selection of candidates in six of the nine provinces.
23 Jul 202610:42 SAST