Local government elections
Local government elections
Local government elections
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Court dismisses DA challenge to opposition parties’ PR lists
The Electoral Court has dismissed the DA’s challenge to single-name proportional representation lists submitted by GOOD, ActionSA, the EFF and MK Party.
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Sassa moves November grant payments forward for elections
Sassa will pay November grants early to avoid the 4 November elections, with older persons receiving money from 30 October.
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Overberg elections: What is at stake for the region’s four municipalities?
Opposition parties and independent candidates prepare to contest local government elections across the region
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Home Affairs offices stay open longer for election week
Home Affairs extends office hours from 2 to 4 November to help voters collect identity documents for Local Government Elections.
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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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Your vote, your municipality: Everything you need to know about the 2026 Local Government Elections
South Africans vote on 4 November 2026 to elect councillors governing municipalities. Here’s everything you need to know before voting.
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Ramaphosa demands end to political meddling in municipalities
President calls for end to politically motivated appointments and factional battles that cripple municipalities and undermine service delivery across country.
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PA ward candidate arrested for shoplifting weeks before elections
Romario Davids, the Patriotic Alliance (PA) candidate contesting Ward 83 in the upcoming elections, was arrested by police following an alleged shoplifting incident at a Checkers supermarket.
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What you need to know before heading to the polls on 4 November
Whether you are casting your ballot in a local council election or participating in a national poll, understanding the official ground rules – and knowing your rights at the voting…
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OPINION PIECE | Matjhabeng can rise again as Free State’s city of gold
George Michalakis outlines the DA’s proposed plan to tackle Matjhabeng’s municipal debt, alleged financial misconduct and failing basic services.
