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Chris Pappas Set for Second Term as uMngeni Mayor
PIETERMARITZBURG, Friday 13 November 2026 — Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Chris Pappas is expected to begin a second term as […]
IEC Confirms Four Wards Decided by Lot in 2026 Elections
PRETORIA, Friday 13 November 2026 — The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that four ward contests in […]
ActionSA Meets FF Plus, PA and BOSA in Coalition Talks
JOHANNESBURG, Thursday 12 November 2026 — ActionSA has held discussions with the Freedom Front Plus, Patriotic Alliance and Build One […]
GOOD Names Six Cape Town Councillors After 2026 Elections
CAPE TOWN, Thursday 12 November 2026 — The GOOD Party has named the six councillors who will represent it in […]
What Happens After Municipal Elections in South Africa?
PRETORIA, Wednesday 11 November 2026 — South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections have concluded, but the declaration of election results […]
Home Affairs Expands Smart ID Services to 753 Bank Branches
PRETORIA, Wednesday 11 November 2026 — The Department of Home Affairs has expanded Smart ID replacement services to 753 bank […]
ANC Youth League Opposes DA Coalitions After 2026 Elections
JOHANNESBURG, Wednesday 11 November 2026 — The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) has called on the ANC to exclude […]
South Africa Unemployment Rises to 33.7% in Third Quarter of 2026
PRETORIA, Wednesday 11 November 2026 — South Africa’s official unemployment rate increased to 33.7% in the third quarter of 2026, […]
Ramaphosa Approves 3.5% and 4% Public Office Salary Increases
PRETORIA, Wednesday 11 November 2026 — President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary increases of between 3.5% and 4% for several […]
Mashaba Offers to Withdraw if Zille Exits Johannesburg Mayoral Race
JOHANNESBURG, Wednesday 11 November 2026 — ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has indicated that he is willing to withdraw from the […]
Electoral Administration & IEC
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 […]
ANC to Skip Council of the Left Coalition Meeting
JOHANNESBURG, Tuesday 10 November 2026 — The African National Congress (ANC) will not attend a planned meeting of left-leaning political […]
Electoral Court Dismisses ANC Cape Town Candidate Appeal
CAPE TOWN, Tuesday 10 November 2026 — The Electoral Court has dismissed an application by two African National Congress (ANC) […]
RISE Mzansi and GOOD Win 23 Seats, Plan Coalition Talks
JOHANNESBURG, Monday 9 November 2026 — RISE Mzansi and the GOOD Party have confirmed that their electoral partnership secured 23 […]
ActionSA Holds ANC Talks, Demands Moya Remain Tshwane Mayor
PRETORIA, Monday 9 November 2026 — ActionSA has held an initial round of coalition talks with the African National Congress […]
Service Delivery Party Overtakes ANC in Victor Khanye
MBOMBELA, Monday 9 November 2026 — The Service Delivery Party (SDP) has emerged as the largest party in Victor Khanye […]
MK Party’s Dali Mpofu Signals Coalition Talks Without Preconditions
JOHANNESBURG, Monday 9 November 2026 — The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s coalition negotiator, Dali Mpofu, says the party will enter […]
Floyd Shivambu’s Afrika Mayibuye Wins 57 Municipal Council Seats
MIDRAND, Monday 9 November 2026 — Floyd Shivambu’s Afrika Mayibuye Movement has secured 57 seats across 34 municipal councils in […]