elections 2026
elections 2026
elections 2026
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Major metros remain up for grabs as SA local elections loom
Two months before South Africans vote in local government elections, key metros remain highly competitive with significant numbers of voters still to be persuaded.
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Hansen off DA list amid Ward 111 fallout over school road infrastructure
The forum called for an immediate disciplinary investigation into Hansen over her handling of the Brackenfell High School infrastructure project.
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Female voters keep ANC ahead of DA
Women voters keep the ANC ahead of the DA nationally, with 37% female support compared to 26% for opposition party.
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The battle for control of Matjhabeng is set to intensify as LGE approaches
The Matjhabeng Municipality faces service delivery issues and financial instability ahead of the 2026 elections, with several political parties contesting.
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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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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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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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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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Public urged to comment on electoral disinformation code before 21 July deadline
South Africans have until 21 July to submit comments on a draft code aimed at combating false information during elections.
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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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