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IEC gears up for 4 November polls as 136,790 candidates cleared to contest

The Electoral Commission of South Africa says it is ready for the 4 November local government elections after certifying an unprecedented 136,790 candidates – almost 40% more than in 2021. Chief Electoral

September 16, 2026

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Hlabisa Sets 4 November as Date for 2026 Local Government Elections

South Africans will go to the polls on 4 November 2026 to elect their municipal representatives after Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa officially proclaimed the date. Hlabisa announced the

August 7, 2026

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ANC-led coalition in Tshwane seals city manager’s fate as suspension looms

The ANC-led coalition governing the City of Tshwane appears to be planning to suspend its city manager Johann Mettler and haul him before a disciplinary hearing over a raft of misconduct allegations. Africa Daily

June 28, 2026

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Over 330 000 voter registration applications processed as IEC reports smooth start to registration weekend

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says more than 330 000 voter registration applications had been processed by midday on Saturday as the country kicked off its final voter registration weekend

June 20, 2026

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IEC gears up for 4 November polls as 136,790 candidates cleared to contest

Hlabisa Sets 4 November as Date for 2026 Local Government Elections

ANC-led coalition in Tshwane seals city manager’s fate as suspension looms

Over 330 000 voter registration applications processed as IEC reports smooth start to registration weekend

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