Local government elections
Local government elections
Local government elections
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Close to 3 million registrations recorded over registration weekend
Close to three million voter registration transactions were recorded during the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) national voter registration weekend.
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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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WAT DIE HART VAN VOL IS | Wegbly is ook ’n stem sê jeug
“As jongmens kies ek doelbewus om nie te stem nie … dit is my demokratiese reg.” Dié jong man se woorde, slaan diep. Hoe durf hy?
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IEC launches massive campaign ahead of November polls
Following the announcement of the election date by President Cyril Ramaphosa the Commission has transitioned into the firm execution phase of its strategy. The national campaign is rolling out across…
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IEC urges voters to register as election date confirmed
The IEC is urging all eligible South Africans to verify their registration status and register to vote after 4 November was confirmed as election day.
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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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Hattingh Bornman named as DA’s Kouga mayoral candidate for 2026 elections
The Democratic Alliance named Hattingh Bornman as its mayoral candidate for Kouga Local Municipality for the 2026 Local Government Elections.
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IEC strengthens election readiness in Western Cape ahead of local polls
IEC workshops in Newlands aim to reduce voting queues, boost voter education, and improve election readiness across the Western Cape.
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