Municipalities owe creditors R161 billion while Eskom reports R110.5 billion in municipal arrears, creating a crisis that survives electoral cycles and threatens essential services.
The Independent Electoral Commission urges young South Africans to register for the 2026 elections during registration weekend on June 20 and 21.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced today that South Africa’s local government elections will be held on 4 November.
The IEC’s Cape Winelands team confirmed work is underway for the upcoming poll in the 100 local wards, but various by-elections are also taking place.