Elections 2026
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IEC rejects ANC claims over candidate nomination deadline
The IEC has rejected ANC claims that it is helping the party finalise late candidate nominations for November’s local elections.
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Electoral Commission flags ANC over donation rule breaches
As South Africa moves towards the 2026 Local Government Elections, credible and transparent political funding remains essential.
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South Africa’s municipalities trapped in debt cycle as failures outlast elections
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.
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DA mayoral candidate vows to “get Kimberley working again”
Accepting the nomination with a “profound sense of responsibility,” he emphasised his candidacy was commitment to the community rather than pursuit of a title.
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Candidate nominations open for 2026 local government elections
Political parties and independent candidates can now submit nominations for municipal elections scheduled for 4 November 2026 across South Africa.
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IEC election timetable out as voters’ roll closed for Wednesday 4 November polls
The IEC has published its 89-day election timetable for the 4 November 2026 local polls, with the voters’ roll having closed at midnight on 7 August.
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Western Cape residents divided over Premier Winde’s Beijing energy mission
Premier Alan Winde’s Beijing investment trip has divided Western Cape residents, sparking heated debate over China, electricity, transparency and taxpayer-funded travel.
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Burgerregte-groep registreer as politieke party voor komende verkiesing
Die Kimberley Action Group (KAG) het as ʼn politieke partye geregistreer om aan die komende munisipale verkiesing deel te neem.
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Voter roll surpasses 29 million as registration weekend draws 1.7 million South Africans
Electoral Commission records 1.7 million transactions over registration weekend, adding nearly 300 000 first-time voters to the national roll.
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Home Affairs extends hours for final voter registration weekend
Home Affairs offices will operate extended hours this weekend to help citizens collect identity documents needed for voter registration.
