Politics
'Coalition galore' looms for KZN councils, says expert
A UKZN governance expert says no party is likely to win outright in eThekwini and several other big KwaZulu-Natal municipalities.
By Zama Nteyi
Topic
Local Government Elections 2026
Politics
2.6m special votes put IEC's credibility to the test
A governance expert says the record number of special votes lengthens the chain of custody, and that public confidence, not fraud, is the real risk.
By Zama Nteyi
Celebrity News
Lebo M organises political debates ahead of elections
The Lebo M Foundation will host The Final Debate in Johannesburg on Tuesday, putting political leaders on the spot over migration, the township economy and…
By Ngwako Malatji
South Africa
EFF comes out guns blazing over Cape Town ballot paper chaos on first day of special votes
The party says the IEC's blaming its printing contractor does not absolve it after 217 voting districts in the City of Cape Town could not open on time.
By Mashudu Sadike
Opinion
South Africa Decides 2026 at Local Government Elections: An Election Observer in Observation
Voting is only the beginning, argues Advocate Sipho Mantula: communities must keep watching how councils govern long after the ballots are counted.
By Ras Adv Sipho Mantula
2026 Mayoral chain showdown
Ramaphosa vows to hold ANC councillors accountable within 100 days
By Khaza Mathebula
2026 Mayoral chain showdown
DA’s Kingsol Chabalala commits to fix Emfuleni’s sewage crisis, clean up finances
By Mashudu Sadike
Politics
IEC launches Results Operation Centre, promises system ready for local polls
By Mashudu Sadike
Politics
ANCWL refuses to back down as Mantashe fumbles apology and Mbalula tries to close case
By Mashudu Sadike
South Africa
ANC Peter Mokaba Region vows outright majority in Polokwane, puts accountability at centre of mayoral pitch
By Mashudu Sadike
Politics
Hlabisa launches IFP Limpopo manifesto in Tzaneen ahead of “do or die” election
By Mashudu Sadike
