IEC Sets 18 November Revote After Siyancuma Ballot Destruction
KIMBERLEY, Wednesday 11 November 2026 — The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has scheduled a repeat vote in Ward
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IEC Records Over 800 Complaints Ahead of Results Deadline
JOHANNESBURG, Thursday 5 November 2026 — The Electoral Commission (IEC) has received more than 800 complaints from political parties and
NPA Prioritises Election Cases as 25 Reach Court
JOHANNESBURG, Thursday 5 November 2026 — The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is prioritising election-related criminal cases, with more than 25
IEC Tightens Checks After eThekwini Ballot Theft
DURBAN, Thursday 5 November 2026 — The Electoral Commission (IEC) has introduced additional ballot verification measures in eThekwini after unmarked
IEC Opposes Bid to Divert ANC Funds Over R40m Debt
JOHANNESBURG, Wednesday 28 October 2026 — The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has reportedly filed a notice opposing an
Home Affairs refers asylum directive disinformation campaign to IEC
PRETORIA, Wednesday 7 October 2026 — The Department of Home Affairs will refer an online campaign containing allegedly false claims
IEC opens special-vote applications for 2026 local elections
CENTURION, Monday 21 September 2026 — South Africans who will be unable to vote normally on 4 November can from
Electoral Laws Bill targets dormant parties and expands Electoral Court
CAPE TOWN, Monday 7 September 2026 — An Electoral Laws Amendment Bill before Parliament would require political parties without elected
IEC receives 142,072 nominations for 2026 local elections
CENTURION, Wednesday 2 September 2026 — The Electoral Commission has received 142,072 candidate nominations for South Africa’s 2026 local government