elections 2026
elections 2026
elections 2026
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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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Home Affairs open all weekend to help voters get IDs
Home Affairs offices open 20–21 June 2026. Collect or apply for your Smart ID — over 370 000 are ready for pickup — before you register to vote.
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DA’s Hill-Lewis to seek second term as Cape Town mayor
The DA has confirmed Geordin Hill-Lewis as its mayoral candidate for Cape Town, outlining five pledges for policing, jobs, housing and clean public spaces.
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South Africans urged to register online ahead of voter registration weekend
South Africans can now check and update their voter registration details online instead of waiting for the upcoming registration weekend scheduled for 20-21 June.
