Elections 2026
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Helen Zille draws red lines as Joburg election looms
Helen Zille vows to either lead Johannesburg council or go into opposition, rejecting chaotic coalitions ahead of local government elections.
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OPINION I From doubtful non-voter to first-time ballot caster
Alulutho Madolo, 23, explains why she has changed her mind about voting and why jobs, graduate opportunities and service delivery matter to young people.
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Two ANC members shot dead campaigning for South Africa’s vote
Gunmen killed two ANC members during door-to-door campaigning in KwaZulu-Natal, days after four youth activists were shot near Johannesburg.
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Glynnis Breytenbach: ‘ANC gaan steeds verloor, ondanks uitspraak van Grondwethof’
Glynnis Breytenbach, DA-LP, het Donderdag in Kimberley gesê die “ANC se tyd is verby”.
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ANC succeeds in court case to include 181 late nominees
The Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday in favour of the ANC and ordered the IEC to include the 181 late nominees to the ballot paper.
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IEC approves record 2.65 million special votes for local government elections
The Electoral Commission approved 2.65 million special vote applications for the 2026 local elections, marking a 131% increase from 2021.
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Political tensions boil over in Knysna as KIM lays criminal charges against DA
The political landscape in Knysna has reached a boiling point following a bitter public feud between the Knysna Independent Movement (KIM) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). The dispute, centred on allegations of disinformation and local government coalitions, has now spilled…
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ANC secures last-minute ballot victory as ConCourt overturns candidate list dispute
Constitutional Court overturns candidate list dispute, allowing ANC to contest elections in six municipalities despite missing final submission deadline.
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Political killings surge in South Africa ahead of local elections
Wave of political killings rocks South Africa ahead of November polls, with candidates and officials targeted over power and resources.
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MORE THAN JUST A VOTE | Are we voting for the future or against the past?
South African voters are urged to look beyond political loyalties, racial divisions and emotions, and choose leaders based on performance, accountability and governance.
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