Elections 2026
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Jobless outcry meets Ramaphosa on Mangaung election campaign trail
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa rallies support in Bloemfontein, addressing community issues and presenting blankets to loyal party members.
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Time running out to apply for special vote as local elections near
South Africans unable to vote on 4 November have until 5 pm today to apply for special votes in local elections.
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New guidelines launched to protect municipal services during political shifts
Guidelines aim to separate political and administrative duties in municipalities as coalition governments become more common across South Africa.
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Parties in Free State commit to good behaviour in election campaigns
Leaders from political parties in the Free State signed the Electoral Code of Conduct ahead of the 4 November local government elections.
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MKP campaign continues amid uncertainty over Zuma’s health
Conflicting reports about former president Jacob Zuma’s health raise questions as the MKP faces crucial local elections on 4 November.
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Head to head: Stellenbosch’s mayoral hopefuls clash at Woordfees debate
Stellenbosch’s mayoral hopefuls clash during a heated debate at the Toyota Woordfees as the Local Government Election (LGE) approaches.
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Peek at Plain political landscape ahead of municipal elections
Mitchells Plain’s ward boundaries are changing ahead of the local election, with sitting councillors retiring and new parties entering the fray.
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KYK | ‘Stryd teen korrupsie begin op dag 1’ sê DA
Die leier van die DA Geordin Hill-Lewis het kiesers Dinsdag in Bloemfontein toegespreek oor die DA se planne.
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Ward 71 faces service delivery test as Franklin steps aside
Ward 71 spans Tokai’s wealth and Westlake’s struggle. As Carolynne Franklin steps aside, residents ask whether the next councillor can bridge the divide.
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IEC opens results system to party scrutiny ahead of local polls
Four major political parties send ICT experts to review the Electoral Commission’s results system as part of transparency measures for the 2026 local government elections.
