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Clock Ticks for South Africa’s Political Parties as IEC Unveils 89-Day Roadmap to November Municipal Polls

PRETORIA — South Africa’s political landscape has officially entered high-gear campaign season following the publication of the official Election Timetable…
IEC National News

IEC Extends Deadline for Disinformation Code Comments Amid High Stakes for 2026 Local Polls

PRETORIA — South Africa’s Electoral Commission (IEC) has extended the public comment window for its proposed Electoral Code of Conduct…
IEC National News

IEC Sounds Alarm Over Unlawful Branding Use Ahead of November Local Elections

JOHANNESBURG — With political temperatures rising ahead of South Africa’s highly anticipated Local Government Elections on November 4, 2026, the…
IEC Youth National News

IEC Launches Television Initiative to Combat Youth Voter Apathy Ahead of Local Polls

JOHANNESBURG — In a strategic bid to counter the chronic issue of youth voter apathy, the Electoral Commission of South…
DA Local News

DA Free State announces mayoral candidates

As we push closer to the 2026 local government elections, parties are revealing their mayoral candidates. The Democratic Alliance (DA)…
IEC National News

IEC ramps up national online voter registration

The Electoral Commission announces countrywide Online Voter Registration Campaign, marking a key milestone in preparations for the upcoming 2026 local…
ANC Local News

ANC retains seat in Nala municipality

The African National Congress (ANC) in the Free State has retained its seat in ward 7 in Nala Municipality with…
IEC National News

IEC has 472 registered political parties

The country and political parties alike are now gearing up for the upcoming local government elections to take place next…
IEC National News

IEC gearing up for LGE in 2026

The Electoral Commission (IEC) is now getting ready to host the Local Government Elections (LGE) next year as the term…
By-elections Local News

Metsimaholo registration weekend on for by-elections

The Electoral Commission (IEC) in the Free State province is urging all eligible voters in Metsimaholo Municipality to go register…