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Millions cast ballots as local election proceeds smoothly
Over 3.5 million South Africans voted by 10:00 am on November 4, amid election innovations and some localized disruptions.
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ELECTIONS 2026 | Special voting hit by major snags as South Africa heads for polls
South Africa’s first day of special voting for the 2026 local government elections got off to a troubled start on Monday, with hundreds of voting stations unable to open on…
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AA calls on municipalities to publish lists of broken traffic lights and streetlights
The AA urges municipalities to list broken traffic lights to ensure repairs before elections, enhancing public safety and mobility.
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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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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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Final push for voter registration this weekend
Western Cape’s final voter registration weekend opens Saturday as IEC prepares for 2026 local elections with 1 623 stations across province.
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New ward boundaries approved for local government elections
Some Western Cape voters will cast their ballots in new wards after the Municipal Demarcation Board approved boundary changes for November’s elections.
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Millions of unregistered youth urged to exercise their democratic right
Millions of young South Africans are still off the voters’ roll. Register now for the 4 November 2026 municipal elections — it takes five minutes.
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Young South Africans drive record voter registration turnout
Over 330,000 South Africans registered to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections on Day 1, with youth leading applications nationwide.
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President Ramaphosa sets local government elections for 4 November
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced today that South Africa’s local government elections will be held on 4 November.
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