IEC
IEC
IEC
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IEC introduces disinformation code ahead of local government elections
The Electoral Commission introduces a code of conduct to combat false information before the November local government elections.
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OPINION | Skipping the foundation: How AI impatience could cost parties the election
With AI, too many political parties are trying to decorate the house before the concrete foundations have even set.
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Electoral court rejects new party’s bid to skip nomination deadline
Electoral Court dismisses United Democratic Front’s urgent application seeking exemption from candidate nomination deadline for 2026 local government elections in South Africa.
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More parties, more choices on Western Cape municipal ballots
The IEC expects 106 parties to contest the Western Cape’s November local government elections, up from 96 in 2021. Verification of nominations is under way.
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Record 142 000 candidates to contest local government elections as two-month countdown begins
The Electoral Commission received 142 072 candidate nominations for 10 526 council seats, representing a 43% increase from 2021 polls.
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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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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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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.
