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Elections

Political Seismic Shift: ANC Bleeds Support as Opposition Surges in Gauteng

JOHANNESBURG — A tectonic shift is reshaping the political landscape in South Africa’s economic heartbeat. Preliminary local government election results…

DA Sets Sights on Stable Local Governments and National Expansion Following Election Success

Johannesburg — In the wake of a pivotal electoral cycle, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has signalled a new…

Transparency and Rigor Define IEC’s Ongoing Tally for LGE 2026

As the dust settles on South Africa’s Local Government Elections, the Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed that the vital counting,…

12 Million Strong and Counting: IEC Urges Final Dash as South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Polls Enter the Home Stretch

As the sun sets on a tense and closely watched Election Day, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has…

Tech-Driven Momentum and High Turnout Mark a Smooth Start to South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections

As millions of South Africans head to the polls to elect their municipal representatives, the Electoral Commission of South Africa…

Dry Taps and High Stakes: Soweto Voters Brave El Niño Heat to Demand Change

As scorching El Niño heat waves bore down on Gauteng, Election Day in Ward 31, Orlando East, dawned with a…

The Grassroots Charge: Councillor Candidate Kathleen Pinky Moticoe Takes Aim at Local Decay in Ward 31

JOHANNESBURG — As South Africa gears up for the upcoming local government elections, ActionSA’s Ward 31 candidate, Kathleen Pinky Moticoe,…

Navigating the Lines: The Electoral Commission Draws a Clear Boundary on Election Day Campaigning

As voting stations opened their doors at 07h00 this morning for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the Electoral Commission of…

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi Casts Vote in Thembisa Local Government Elections

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is scheduled to cast his vote today at Thuto Ke Maatla Secondary School in Thembisa, Ekurhuleni,…

IEC Confirms Operational Readiness as Over 1.4 Million Cast Special Votes Ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections

PRETORIA — With hours to spare before millions of citizens head to the polls, the Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially…