2026 LGE Elections
IEC expects more court challenges over candidate lists
The United Democratic Front Party has already lost its challenge in the Electoral Court.
08 Sep 202619:12 SAST
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Mantashe confident ConCourt will rule in ANC’s favour in lists case
Mantashe is currently leading an ANC election campaign in the Cacadu district .
Local Elections 2026
ANC confident of rebound in KZN as Ramaphosa kicks off LGE campaign
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is due to embark on a campaign trail in the eThekwini metro
Local Elections 2026
Councillors’ Corner #9 | ANC’s Mosala accounts for Mangaung’s Ward 11
Mangaung Metro’s Ward 11 Councillor is featured in this week’s edition Councillors’ Corner.
Local Elections 2026
LIVE | SAfm hosts Local Government Elections debate in Newlands
The Local Government Election’s will be held on November 4.
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2026 LGE Elections
Mbalula concedes poor election result could damage ANC leadership
The ANC has been experiencing a serious electoral decline and even losing its parliamentary majority
08 Sep 202618:05 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Tselane outlines IEC timetable rules, as ANC heads to court
Former IEC chairperson says IEC can only amend its election timetable under two specific conditions.
08 Sep 202612:56 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
ANC files papers challenging unregistered candidates for LGE
ANC says it was unable to register the candidates because of technical glitches in the IEC system.
07 Sep 202618:54 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Yongama Zigebe named UDM’s mayoral hopeful for Joburg
United Democratic Movement has announced Yongama Zigebe as its Mayoral candidate in Johannesburg
06 Sep 202617:32 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
GOOD Party confirms Brett Herron as mayoral candidate for Cape Town
GOOD Party has announced Brett Herron as the mayoral candidate for City of Cape Town
06 Sep 202617:02 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Political parties on the campaign trail in KZN municipalities
Local Government Elections takes place on November 4.
06 Sep 202611:33 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
KZN to bring together political parties, IEC for election peace talks
KZN Premier Thami Ntuli is preparing to host a peace summit ahead of the Local General Elections
05 Sep 202621:20 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
UDM set to launch manifesto, name Joburg mayoral candidate on Sunday
United Democratic Movement is expected to announce its Joburg mayoral candidate in Alexandra Sunday
05 Sep 202621:12 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
BOSA promises to protect informal traders from criminalisation
Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane warns against criminalising street vendors
05 Sep 202616:31 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Malema proposes R4 500 monthly grant for pensioners
EFF leader Julius Malema says pensioners should be paid a monthly grant of R4 500
05 Sep 202616:25 SAST
2026 LGE Elections
Afrika Mayibuye unveils LGE candidates, contesting over 4 000 wards
The party will be contesting over 4 000 wards in the upcoming local government elections.
05 Sep 202615:51 SAST