DA takes ANC-held Emfuleni Ward 28 in by-election
EVATON, Thursday 28 May 2026 — The Democratic Alliance won Ward 28 in Emfuleni from the ANC in a closely
Elections & Governance
National Dialogue approves 195 pilot engagements across South Africa
PRETORIA, Monday 18 May 2026 — South Africa’s National Dialogue Steering Committee approved an implementation framework for 195 pilot dialogues
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
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
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
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
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