Municipal elections
Municipal elections
Municipal elections
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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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ANC secures last-minute ballot victory as ConCourt overturns candidate list dispute
Constitutional Court overturns candidate list dispute, allowing ANC to contest elections in six municipalities despite missing final submission deadline.
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Peek at Plain political landscape ahead of municipal elections
Mitchells Plain’s ward boundaries are changing ahead of the local election, with sitting councillors retiring and new parties entering the fray.
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Battle for Matjhabeng to be fought at ballot box
The upcoming 2026 Matjhabeng elections will focus on service delivery, financial issues, and infrastructure failures among major political parties.
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How to vote in South Africa’s municipal elections: step-by-step guide
Learn exactly what to do when you arrive at the voting station on municipal election day, 4 November, with this step-by-step guide.
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New ward approved as population growth reshapes local boundaries
Rapid population growth in Cape Town has led to the creation of a new municipal ward covering West Beach, Sunningdale, Sandown and Parklands.
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Could South Africans get an extra public holiday in 2026?
South Africans could get an extra day off if the President declares municipal election day a public holiday.
