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Ramaphosa impeachment process revived by ConCourt
JOHANNESBURG, Friday 8 May 2026 — The Constitutional Court has revived the Ramaphosa impeachment process over the Phala Phala matter, ordering that an independent panel report be referred to an impeachment committee in Parliament. The judgment set aside the National Assembly’s 2022 decision not to adopt the Section 89 panel report, which had found that…
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Malema granted leave to appeal firearm sentence
JOHANNESBURG, Thursday 16 April 2026 — Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema was granted leave to appeal his five-year prison sentence in a firearm case linked to a 2018 party rally, while his conviction remained in place. The KuGompo Magistrate’s Court sentenced Malema to five years’ direct imprisonment after he was found guilty of firearm-related…
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EFF releases campaign manual ahead of 2026 municipal polls
JOHANNESBURG, Sunday 5 April 2026 — The Economic Freedom Fighters has released campaign material ahead of the 2026 local government elections, setting out its organisational approach for the municipal vote. The party’s election manual calls on members and supporters to intensify voter registration, strengthen organisational structures and prepare for the campaign period. The EFF has…
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IEC unveils 2026 local election identity and tagline
JOHANNESBURG, Wednesday 1 April 2026 — The Electoral Commission has unveiled the identity and tagline for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections as preparations continue for the municipal polls. The IEC said the election branding would be used across official material and platforms ahead of the vote. The tagline, “Get Up. Show Up. Vote”, was introduced…
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ActionSA outlines local election strategy after Senate meeting
JOHANNESBURG, Saturday 28 March 2026 — ActionSA said it had concluded a three-day Senate strategic planning meeting as it prepares for the 2026 local government elections. The party said the meeting brought together leaders from across the country to discuss its campaign approach and local government priorities. According to ActionSA, the discussions focused on municipal…
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DA announces Federal Congress leadership candidates
JOHANNESBURG, Tuesday 24 March 2026 — The Democratic Alliance has announced candidates nominated for key leadership positions ahead of its elective Federal Congress scheduled for April. The party said delegates would vote for national leadership positions, including federal leader, federal chairperson and deputy federal chairpersons. According to the DA, nominations opened on 27 February and…
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MK Party announces leadership changes ahead of local elections
JOHANNESBURG, Friday 13 March 2026 — The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has announced leadership changes as political parties continue preparations for the 2026 local government elections. The party said the reconfiguration was intended to strengthen political organisation and mobilisation ahead of the municipal polls. The changes come as parties across the country prepare campaign structures, candidate…
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IEC preparations continue ahead of 2026 local elections
JOHANNESBURG, Thursday 12 March 2026 — Preparations for the 2026 local government elections are continuing as the Electoral Commission moves toward key voter registration milestones and administrative deadlines. The elections will decide municipal representation across South Africa, including ward councillors and proportional representation councillors. The IEC has placed voter registration at the centre of its…
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DA says election campaign is under way after IEC timeline update
JOHANNESBURG, Tuesday 10 March 2026 — The Democratic Alliance said its local government election campaign was moving ahead after the Electoral Commission confirmed the first voter registration weekend for the 2026 municipal polls. The party said the registration weekend, scheduled for 20 and 21 June 2026, gave political parties and voters a clearer timeline ahead…
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Shivambu says disillusionment with EFF stemmed from tender system concerns
JOHANNESBURG, Tuesday 4 February 2026 — Floyd Shivambu said his break with the Economic Freedom Fighters followed what he described as growing concerns over corruption linked to municipal tender systems, according to comments made in a recent podcast interview. Shivambu, now leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, said he became disillusioned while serving as chairperson…